Happy birthday, Carol.
After I'd read this I wonder why we obsess so much about age.
To be honest I think the fear is foisted on us.
My SIL is 61 and is planning to take up running again.
I gave up serious running years ago because of knee problems. Then I embraced a keto diet (for the most part) and all my aches and pain disappeared within weeks.
I didn't get back to running, but I do power walk daily, I stretch, and garden. I keep myself super-busy these days, and but for last night, sleep soundly.
We have plenty of choices to make as we age. One is not to give a damn about what others think.
Maybe your nieces could contact me and we can plan a better hamper for next year.
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