Thursday, April 09, 2026

Eight Feet To Eternity

I look at myself closely twice during the day. Once after I get up, and once after I shower (additional showers, if necessary, raise the total). Both for grooming purposes.

It's always discouraging, to a degree, like it always has been. Getting older, though, makes that discouragement more pronounced.

Today I looked at myself, as always, then happened to turn and look back from a distance. Much to my surprise, I looked pretty good! Almost like my old self when I was in my early 50s.

I stepped off the distance and it was roughly eight feet. 

New policy: only look closely once, right after I get up. For the rest of the day, any looks must be from a minimum of eight feet.

New product idea: a mirror that makes it look like you're already eight feet away. Genius.


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