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I turned 58 this year. So far my face is still naturally smooth; my hair is still naturally brown; I wear t-shirts and Adidas sneakers; and I listen to Amy Winehouse on my iPod. Most days I feel like I'm 18. However, I have four grandchildren, ages 5 to 16, all of whom periodically remind me of my chronological age.

p>Like my 6-year-old grandson, Hunter. My age is never a factor when I play soccer with him, yet he told his mother he couldn't believe I workout in a gym. "You mean she lifts weights? Real weights? But, she's a grandma!" br> -- Kitty Myers br> Painted Post, New York /p>

"The classic Jewish phrase goes: "When many share the same problem, that is half a consolation.""

p>Yes, Mr. Homnick, us middle-aged Gentiles have our own version of this universal truth: "Misery loves company." br> -- Francis M. Hannon, Jr. br> Melrose, Massachusetts /p> p> Jay: Trade the Mustang for a Shelby GT -- no more pity. br> -- Deborah

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