Time.... The great leveller!

The young are always looking at the future since they have no achievements yet, no patience for the present since they have so much to look forward to in the future. Come middle age, they stay in the present, since their future holds only retirement and their past was the hard work put in to get them where they are. The elderly always live in the past since they may not even have a tomorrow, their present is filled with infirmity but their past is all about their glory days, achievements and their loved ones who may not be around today or tomorrow!

Gives an interesting insight as regards how to make conversation with people of different age groups. Hmmm, makes one think. At least it got me thinking....