You know when you've gotten old when,

[tantricia44]

When your childhood icons you grew up with start dropping like flies right in front of you! Don't be surprised when the death toll, increases exponentially! Here's the list so far, 2016  David Bowie, Prince, George Michael, Carrie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds,Zsa Zsa Gabor, Ricky Harris, Craig Sanger, Bernard Fox, Alan Thicke, John Glenn,Florance Henderson, Michael Massee,Dan Haggerty, patty duke,..... anyone is welcome to add on this list. I know there are many more I've missed!   

[gaylasue]

This was a topic of conversation over the past weekend!  People I grew up with are now passing away!!  (and not too young, either!!)

[hkckk5]

May they all rest in peace. We have lost many good people. They just don't make many like that anymore.

[minioncookies]

Sadly it happens but thats life the reaper eventually comes for all

[snuggleycutejc]

Yup, agreed. I thought I was going to have music when I got very old. Well, I lived through pets...some died from old age...I do miss them...I have a backyard pet cemetery. I think back at my cars when I was a teen, are worth $, now, I could not save them in plastic in a shed, I wish I could. The Rolling Stones, Mick Jagger became the oldest father in the show-business-world. Jack Nicholson retired, now he said he will only only play parts that is very dear to his heart, over his years, he is worth 400 million $, wow. Did you know I feel like I am young, don't look in the mirror, but I am beautiful. So, young people, there is a life you will like..so hope you learn that...you will get there remember that..I need more care lol.

[Bigpar31]

I hear ya. My daughter is turning 4 tomarrow.

[beatsdrop]

It's life, but it's still sad. Still reeling from Carrie Fisher and Gene Wilder's deaths.

[potluck6]

You know your old when you think someone age45 is a baby. At 59 i think a 45 yr old is a baby.

[sbenkoski]

When you go to the store and because there is snow ... you have to walk like a duck!!! And any one older and a little over weight knows just what I mean..... and also when one pants leg is stuck in your boot part way and the other is not and you just smile and say oh well!  I remember as a kid seeing people like this and thinking (What a knuckle head)  well now I'm the knuckle head and i get a giggle going!      That's when you know your getting old you are 100% cool with yourself.

[braggin]

How about the deaths already in 2017 that make you feel old, like Mary Tyler Moore.  Her shows were a very important part of my youth.

[Jayce2013]

Very very sad yes....

[vickysue]

Some great people have passed for sure. they were icons. And will be missed.   some of the TV shows now are a waste of time, i don't even bother watching. And now  when i meet young people and they are are in their 40's and 50's it sure does make me feel like i am getting up there. Now when i meet a person in their 30's i think of them being  only in their  teens, My how time has flown by.

[cathy37]

Yes it does seem that all the stars I grew up with are passing away.  I never thought I would be this old, it just sort of catches up with you.

[JaniceSW]

I hear ya. My daughter is turning 4 tomarrow.

Bigpar:  Wait until your youngest child is 36 years and getting close to 37!  And that's your youngest.  All I can advise you is remember to be mindful of the present and enjoy the moments.  Try to make memories to keep in your mind as both you and your children grow older.

[Tresbn00]

I am drawing near to the completion of my life time goal which was to raise two wonderful children to adulthood and provide them with all of the mental tools necessary to be independent and highly successful. My daughter has never had less than an 'A' from a teacher, is in her second year at an engineering school ranked as number one in the country last year, been on the Dean's list every semester and is currently studying abroad. My son just turned eighteen, graduates from the State's best preparatory high school, has played lacrosse at the nineteen year old level since he was fifteen, was on the honor roll last semester and looking to repeat this semester and is beginning to load our mail box with college offers. Both kids are humble, compassionate, and volunteer for community service projects without being asked. I am a very proud father.