How it Feels to be Fifty

How it Feels to be Fifty

In 'How it Feels to be Fifty,' Ellis Parker Butler reflects on his experience of reaching the age of fifty. He challenges the common belief that turning fifty means becoming a 'doddering old wreck teetering on the edge of the grave.' The author dismisses the idea of life as a hill, with forty years of uphill climb followed by forty years of decline. Instead, he sees life as a continuous journey, with the road ahead rising steadily and pleasantly. At fifty, the author feels young, strong, and more fit than ever before. He asserts that true play and enjoyment of life come with age and experience...

In 'How it Feels to be Fifty,' Ellis Parker Butler reflects on his experience of reaching the age of fifty. He challenges the common belief that turning fifty means becoming a 'doddering old wreck teetering on the edge of the grave.' The author dismisses the idea of life as a hill, with forty years of uphill climb followed by forty years of decline. Instead, he sees life as a continuous journey, with the road ahead rising steadily and pleasantly. At fifty, the author feels young, strong, and more fit than ever before. He asserts that true play and enjoyment of life come with age and experience, and that work itself can be seen as play. 'How it Feels to be Fifty' offers a refreshing perspective on aging and encourages readers to embrace the opportunities and excitement that come with reaching this milestone.

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