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Oh no! I really am growing old
by Robert Charles Payne - posted E-mail Story E-mail Story | Print Story Print Story 
Oh no! These were the words that came to mind when I realized that I was interested in a product on the first page of Dr. Leonard's Healthcare Catalogue.

Dr. Leonard's is one of those many unsolicited catalogues that makes its way to our mailbox. The fact that I recognized that some of the merchandise might even be of help was a scary thought.

Sure-Grip bath handles. Oh, don't laugh if you are younger than I am. Your day is coming. I am sixty-six. I still move fairly well, but lately I have thought about slipping in the tub when no one else was around. When I was younger, slipping in the bath tub never entered my mine. It seems that when you are getting older that the first fall can start a downward trend. This fall is the first debilitating accident that can lead to more rapid aging and dependency on someone else for your daily activities.
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Robert Charles Payne is an inspirational writer who lives in West Monroe. He can be contacted by e-mailing robertcharlespayne@yahoo.com.


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