Did you know that it’s been scientifically proven that people really do mellow with age? Something scientists see in the brain or something. Apparently, as we grow older we are more accepting of things and, ultimately, more happy. Negative things are less of a big deal. Of course if that were totally true, there would not be movies like Grumpy Old Men and Grumpier Old Men. I think most of the older people I’ve been around mellowed out. Old crotchety people were probably young irritable people who now have more time on their hands. They need hobbies.
I believe mellow people are resilient; they have a strong spiritual life; they pray, laugh and play. I figure listening to mellow music helps too. I want to become one of those sweet, cute old ladies. For me, that means Steely Dan over Ice-T.