Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · March 12, 2025

Episode 1: The old man's warning: "When you're old, you'll lose your grip on .... everything"

You know, people always say that getting older is all about wisdom and experience. But let me tell you, it's also about losing things. And I'm not just talking about your sense of smell or your ability to remember where you put your keys. No, when you're old like me, you lose a lot more than that. Like... well, you'll see in a minute. But first, let me introduce our Top Ten List: "Things You Lose When You Get Old (Besides Your Fingerprint)". And the number one thing on that list is...

Top Ten List

10. Your sense of humor - It's like your jokes get lost in translation... or translation to anyone who can understand them.

9. The ability to do a decent headstand - Or any kind of stand, really. You're lucky if you can stand up without falling over.

8. The perfect hairdo - You know, that stylish look where your hair is perfectly messy? Yeah, that's gone too.

7. Your memory - For example, did I just remember to take out the trash or am I thinking about... oh wait, what was I saying?

6. Your ability to sneeze with your eyes open - It's like, you're trying to be cool and then BAM! You're stuck with your eyes shut and a giant "Achoo!"

5. The last piece of bacon in the fridge - You get so excited, but then you realize it's just... gone.

4. Your favorite TV channel - You're flipping through channels and suddenly it's all reruns of The Price is Right or something.

3. The ability to eat a whole pizza by yourself - Now it's like, "Wait, where did I put that crust?"

2. Your phone number - You can't remember it for the life of you, but somehow your grandkids still manage to reach you. And the Number One Thing You Lose When You Get Old (Besides Your Fingerprint) is...

1. The ability to do a quick 360-degree spin without getting dizzy - Or at all, really. It's like, you're trying to impress the young folks and then... whoa!

Remember, as we age, we may lose some things, but the memories we create and the laughter we share are timeless. So let's all raise a glass to our elder friends, for their wisdom, their wit, and their unwavering spirit! Now, laugh it up, folks, because life is too short not to find humor in everything!