These people are not that old, but they have aged markedly. Personally, I believe that one determinant of aging is how cynical you are in life. People who give and receive love, who see wonder and joy in everyday life (the smile of a child, the beauty of a sunrise or sunset, the wonder of nature), and who strive to be unselfish and giving generally wear that on their faces and don’t age as fast. If you are a calculating and cynical person with an agenda, you wear that on your face as well.
Well, I’m happy to report that I have grandchildren! ( Have I mentioned that before? :-)
I agree with you. I believe their lifestyle is taking its toll. Cynical is a good word for it.
Add to all of that the obvious fact that Hillary has never taken proper care of herself. I doubt that the woman has exercised for three minutes in her life—her legendary yoga prowess not withstanding.
Then there is the alcohol, which no doubt adds to her weight problem and would explain her mysterious falls at home.
Whatever her medical problems, and I believe there are some, they are largely self inflicted.
life (the smile of a child
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One of the most beautiful sounds on earth is that of a baby laughing. They laugh at the most simple things too, make a silly face at them and they will break out in giggles.
I’m 71 and still love that sound.
I agree that neither have aged well. And I’d like to think that their fraility is some sort of “justice” for their many misdeeds. But the truth is we don’t have that much control over how or when old age gets us in its grip. I think it’s mainly the luck of the draw—genetics. Until the last couple of years Bush the Elder looked to be in better shape than Bill. My mom at 90 wouldn’t have needed a stool to get into an SUV, although now at 98 she might. Hill is what—68 or 69?