I’m all for aging gracefully and don’t believe in fighting it; I don’t even color my hair. That said, at 53 I have almost no lines around my eyes. Everyone in my family looks younger than they are (you should see my 66-year-old sister; she doesn’t even look 50).
Timely comic today. I just sent in my order for several Estee Lauder skin care products I like. I find Avon every bit as good and less expensive, but when I have a few extra dollars, I like to go to the Estee Lauder counter and splurge.
I earned every grey(white) hair on my head and beard. The lines on my face are happy lines. If I no longer sport that buff physique, so what ? I’m now built for comfort, not for speed.
At 73, I embrace my “_tercera edad_” ( Senior ) status.
Still, I must admit I’m flattered, when I constantly have to prove to the bus drivers that I’m over 65, and deserve my 50% discount on bus fares.
Lynn should have inserted the word “costly” before the word “fight” in the last panel – but maybe that’s immaterial to her, her husband won’t say anything! That’s one of the FIRST things we men learn – "Do NOT remark on the cost of a wife’s “warpaint” when she is preparing to do battle with ‘Father Time’! Never! Ever! We men have the power of ‘self delusionment’ when we gaze in the mirror – women DO NOT HAVE that particular ‘superpower’, so beware!
I am a man with a gray beard and a receding hairline. I wear trifocals and hearing aids. I’m overweight and will be 74 next month and people still say I look to be in my early 60’! GO FIGURE!
Rosette over 6 years ago
I notice that the light blue bottle simply reads “God”.
Why play God, Elly? Let nature do its thing!
Templo S.U.D. over 6 years ago
Oh, boy.
M2MM over 6 years ago
I gave up years ago, and now I get carded when I ask for my senior’s discount. Go figure?! :D
Kim Metzger Premium Member over 6 years ago
Which set of cheeks is sagging, Elly?
fuzzbucket Premium Member over 6 years ago
Me to,, Ellie! Since I’m a guy, I’m working out about 2 hours a day. If Father Time wanders thru my neighborhood, I plan to hit him with something.
littlejohn Premium Member over 6 years ago
Better life through Chemistry???
Lady Bri over 6 years ago
That’s the spirit! ;-)
dlkrueger33 over 6 years ago
New hairstyle, updated wardrobe and makeup…and a smile. You’ll look terrific.
Little Caesar over 6 years ago
Time & gravity. It’s gettin’ us all.
Wren Fahel over 6 years ago
I’m all for aging gracefully and don’t believe in fighting it; I don’t even color my hair. That said, at 53 I have almost no lines around my eyes. Everyone in my family looks younger than they are (you should see my 66-year-old sister; she doesn’t even look 50).
tripwire45 over 6 years ago
People get older. It happens. Just take care of your health.
e.groves over 6 years ago
I think the best way to avoid looking old is too die young.
Lee Cox over 6 years ago
I agree, Elly. I’m 57, and I’m NOT growing old gracefully — I’m fighting it kicking and screaming!
FrannieL Premium Member over 6 years ago
Elly…right on, right on!
micromos over 6 years ago
Time to shorten your hair.
Alphaomega over 6 years ago
I think we should all try and look our best,but not obsess over it.After all,it’s everyone else who have to look at us most of the time.
howtheduck over 6 years ago
Beauty products for Elly. Lynn Johnston, on the hand, being a multimillionaire went for the wonderful world of plastic surgery.
Herb L 1954 over 6 years ago
I love when ladies stop coloring their hair.Emmylou Harris a fine example :)
summerdog86 over 6 years ago
Timely comic today. I just sent in my order for several Estee Lauder skin care products I like. I find Avon every bit as good and less expensive, but when I have a few extra dollars, I like to go to the Estee Lauder counter and splurge.
Last Rose Of Summer Premium Member over 6 years ago
I’m 80 and I look 50, It’s all in how you dress, wear your hair and most of all attitude
Linguist over 6 years ago
I earned every grey(white) hair on my head and beard. The lines on my face are happy lines. If I no longer sport that buff physique, so what ? I’m now built for comfort, not for speed.
At 73, I embrace my “_tercera edad_” ( Senior ) status.
Still, I must admit I’m flattered, when I constantly have to prove to the bus drivers that I’m over 65, and deserve my 50% discount on bus fares.
wellis1947 Premium Member over 6 years ago
Lynn should have inserted the word “costly” before the word “fight” in the last panel – but maybe that’s immaterial to her, her husband won’t say anything! That’s one of the FIRST things we men learn – "Do NOT remark on the cost of a wife’s “warpaint” when she is preparing to do battle with ‘Father Time’! Never! Ever! We men have the power of ‘self delusionment’ when we gaze in the mirror – women DO NOT HAVE that particular ‘superpower’, so beware!
Great Wizard Nala over 6 years ago
I am a man with a gray beard and a receding hairline. I wear trifocals and hearing aids. I’m overweight and will be 74 next month and people still say I look to be in my early 60’! GO FIGURE!
Linguist over 6 years ago
Just remember: Many a good tune’s been played on an old fiddle ! ( It just depends on how ye rosin the bow. )
Hippogriff over 6 years ago
I will never look old compared to my driver’s license photo. It shows me three days after I died in an open field in the summer.