Letter of the Day (Aug. 14): Aging

August 14, 2012 — 8:53pm

While the Aug. 13 Letter of the Day listing some of the effects of aging may have been on point, I prefer the Irish proverb, "Do not resent growing old. Many are denied the privilege."

MICHAEL BATES, HAM LAKE

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