Funny that as we're having this completely ridiculous discussion about avoiding the appearance of old age, here comes a scientific study that finds chimpanzees experience what us humans know as a mid-life crisis.

This explains Mojo's sense of foreboding!

I do like Steve's ideas, though. I shall purchase an adult diaper and wear it at the dinner table for Thanksgiving. I will randomly intersperse the conversation with an accusatory, "What, do I look old to you?" and then launch something as if to make a greater point.

But back to the chimps article, gotta love the cutline that accompanies the photo: "Unlike men, middle-aged great apes are not known for pursuing disastrous lifestyle changes during their 'midlife crises.'"

Interesting. Mastandreas are, generally, very simian. But I'm not aware that many of us hit our 50s and feel a need to cruise the neighborhood in gaudy convertibles. Or should I finally get myself one of those?