“The best thing about getting older is ... I got nothin’ to lose!”

—Dr. Bob, on the Front Porch of Dee’s Country Cocktail Lounge in Madison, TN

To set the stage for our foray into the topic of aging, we checked in with neighbors and friends about what they considered to be the worst and best parts of getting older. From the worst of chin hairs, sore joints, and the loss of loved ones, to the best of gaining wisdom, getting more comfortable with the idea of death, and not giving a rat’s ass about what other people think, folks from 29 to 77 weighed in.

Kelli and Sue then sat back and talked about their own worst of/best of aging lists, exploring money, health, dementia, freedom, and family—a poignant and candid conversation that celebrates the journey of life, over paths smooth and rough.

We also pass along some tips for getting your affairs in order (aka “Get your shit together, Kelli!”) before going to The Big Podcast in the Sky.

For audio clips of the full man/woman-on-the-street interviews, more about the pod and Kelli-Sue adventures, music, photos, and videos, check out the website: FrontPorchAF.com

Neighborhood Notes (of course we have those!) touch on why weeding sucks, doggy acupuncture, and for all you grammar nerds out there, breaking down definite vs. indefinite articles. You’re welcome.