We all have a general understanding of the word old. I have an old dining room table. My house is old. No one would dispute either of these facts. They are based on age and time. But when it comes to people, the line blurs and there are innumerable shades of gray. There are many different ways to be old, grow old, feel old, act old or be perceived as old. There is nothing wrong with growing old. Time brings with it experiences and knowledge. The phrase “growing old” itself should be a positive term. It contains the word “grow,” which indicates ...