Reflections on getting older...... I turned 69 this year, and in addition to the aches and pains and other "cons" of aging, there are some wonderful "pros". For example, I have found that the sky won't fall in, and the world will not end if you take the following advice: You do not have to answer the phone if you are busy or if you don't want to talk to the person, or if you don't have a clue who they are. You do not have to answer a knock on the door if you are not expecting anyone, if the person hasn't called ahead, or if you don't know them. You do not have to continue to listen when a telemarketer calls. Just quietly hang up. You do not have to confirm every friend request on Facebook, especially if you don't know them. Or maybe especially if you do. You have the right to "unfriend" someone on Facebook if they insult you, or constantly have a toxic attitude, or cause you to have a bad day. You do not have to h