Jackson thinks the “golden years” should be named the “rust years”, and they come “attended by a retinue of unfriendly ailments” (p. 195). What do you think he means? Do you agree with him?

Book Clubs Death at the Sign of the Rook Discussion
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I had to chuckle at his turn of phrase to rust years, which I believe is possibly a more accurate description. His years are telling him that “elderly status” is nearing despite how vital he feels in mind.

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I have to agree with Jackson. I’m a bit older than he is, but I’ve worn hearing aids for a decade, had cancer last year, etc. But, I do love this time of my life! I feel more settled, wiser, and less anxious about what others say or do.

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Those of us who can no longer stay physically active can stay mentally engaged. Read, read, read! Friends should agree to no more than one health comment per friend in any conversation. Rust years is certainly better than another I’ve heard: “Early onset rigor mortise!”