Old Age Begins...

The 1st part of this writing was inspired by the most recent issue of Yes Magazine from "The Page that Counts". The 2nd part was inspired by my Aunt Ruthie who turned 90 on Monday of this week.
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From Yes Magazine (page 16):

The average age Americans under 30 say old age begins: 60
The average age Americans 65 and older say old age begins: 74
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From Aunt Ruthie, who said "Yes! You can quote me on that." (December 11, 2009):

"1 year younger than Methusaleh" (He lived 969 years.)
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I wonder what Methusaleh would say.