You're Only As Old As You Feel

Or maybe you only feel as old as you are. Of something like that.

When I see old people now, I can't help but think, that's me in 20 years. And I try to think of what kind of old man I want to be. My father is and his father was the gruff sort of old man. My father is big and intimidating looking, so it works for him. For me, I go back and forth between wanting to be a wise old man, like a sage or a guru, and an ornery old codger who yells at kids if they walk on his lawn. They both have their attractions. Ornery is easier, but people are nicer to the wise old guy type.

The one kind of old guy I don't want to be is the kind I just saw, wearing a t-shirt that says "Don't smoke near me. I have gas."