Aging Gracefully

Three older gals were chatting about the problems of aging gracefully. One said, "Sometimes I catch myself with a jar of mayonnaise in my hand, in front of the refrigerator, and can't remember whether I need to put it away, or start making a sandwich."
The second lady chimed in, "Oh yes, Ethel, sometimes I find myself standing on the stairs and can't remember whether I was on my way up or on my way down."
The third one responded, "Well, I'm glad I don't have that problem; knock on wood," as she rapped her knuckles on the table. . . Suddenly she said, "Oh, darn! That must be the door, I'll get it!"
Originally published November 14, 2002.