I’m not afraid of growing old; I’m afraid of *being* old. But I’m not aged yet– and tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day– so I’m thankful for having the opportunity to grow a bit older.
I’m also thankful for having love in my life, and I’m thankful for YOU, dear readers.

Worried you will die alone,
You expect the crucifix
Around your neck to save your soul.
A hint of growing old, and losing beauty.
Fear of impaired mobility.
Your face deteriorates
as your insides decompose.
Lyrics from Burning the Masses, Gerascophobia (Gerascophobia is the fear of growing old)

It’s said that looks don’t matter because eventually everybody meets in the middle anyway. But ohhh, what easier paths some people have getting there than others.

Full Version. Win Susan Win. Susan Boyle on Britain’s Got Talent (YouTube video)
Euphoria, unease at UK web singing sensation Boyle (Reuters) “Is Susan Boyle ugly? Or are we? By raising this Susan up, we will forgive ourselves for grinding every other Susan into the dust.”