Oh Elaine, I’m so glad to get this missive from you. Beautifully written, as always.

Those things lurking . . . Are already kicking around my can, at age 68. One resents them so.

And there’s nothing worse than aged liars writing stories about “living my best life at age 96!” — I’m sorry, but one’s mobility says otherwise.

I want to know your advice for the best lapdesk ever. I’m fussy.