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Sunday, April 10, 2011

Double Nickels

55.  Double nickels.  The speed limit under Jimmy Carter.  The eligibility point for the old people's menu at Denny's.  A mythical dividing line between the coveted 25-54 demographic and the far less coveted senior citizens.

And that's where I am as of today.

My Facebook wall overfloweth with nice birthday wishes (thanks) and a lot of old people cracks.  I don't feel any older than I did 25 years ago, but feelings don't count.  As far as the marketing world goes, I'm a less desirable customer...a senior citizen.

I'll be spending the day driving south following my daughter's Senior Recital last night (no, it wasn't dedicated to my age - she's a senior in college).  However, as we head down I-5 there's one thing I won't be doing...double nickels.

4 comments:

Lana said...

Happy Birthday! Have many more.

Larry Sheldon said...

Happy Birthday. My 72nd is a week away.

Sam L. said...

You have SO much more to look forward to--throwing out old cultural references to grandchildren, aches, pains, twinges, getting up more often in the night...worth it, regardless. Happy, Happy Joy Day!

Mikey J said...

But look on the bright side -

At least the meals will be cheaper on your trip down I-5!!

Hope you had a great day, and many happy more!!