Ahem.

Well.

It’s not as straightforward as it seems.

In fact it’s downright confusing.

Have you looked at your hands lately? Don’t look too closely. It might scare you.

I have my mother’s hands now.

And yet aging also brings with it a confidence missing in our youth.

A certain…perspective.

The ability to laugh at ourselves. Long and heartily.

So yeah, there goes my youth. I held on to it a long time. I loved it. And I’m sad to see it go.

But I’m glad to welcome confidence and wisdom.