Passing the Torch

When friends and two of my brothers died in their 60’s, I was shocked because they were so young. Now that I am in my 70’s, death notices arrive more often. In a two day period this past week, I learned about three work colleagues who died fairly recently. All three were contemporaries who had been kinder to me than they needed to be, so I mourned with pleasant memories. I also realized that I am quickly approaching a tipping point. Soon I will be shocked when I learn that people in my age group are still alive.