February 17, 2001

You can chart the evolution of a generation by what information its members swap when they get together.

In my twenties, my friends and I would discuss restaurants, sharing new places we had found.  Our thirties have seen a dramatic shift in the discussion to reliable contractors and mechanics.  The forties will undoubtedly bring a sudden surge of proctology recommendations.  And our fifties: estate planners.

When we all hit sixty, I hope to God we to back to restaurants.  Because I don't think I can spend ten years talking about Winnebago dealerships.

 



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