Norman 223

Now, having reached the age of 89 I'm still trying to write as an optimistic exercise in keeping senility at bay, although I reluctantly have to accept age,unreliable memory, pacemakers and synthetic aortic valves as my constant companions.
By nature, a fairly serious person, I prefer to relieve my frustrations by sporadic satirical writing, as humour, plus a little self-delusionary philosophy helps me accept my decline more easily :-)