Dear Salmon Egg:

On Apr 7, 8:10*am, Salmon Egg > wrote:
> In article >,
>
> *Frank > wrote:
> > Tell those with health problems being managed that
> > they are better off dead. *I know of very few that
> > would agree with you.
>
> I sometimes think I would be better off dead.

Probably not, or you'd already be there.

> I no longer drive.
> I no longer can read books.
> I no longer fish.
> I have little sex.

*That* is the shits. But did you ever much define yourself by the
amount of sex you were capable of?

> My other bodily function are degrading.

I miss having knees that didn't hurt...

> My thinking has slowed down.
> Serious computer programing seems out of the question.

Then try non-serious programming. Have you picked up a new language?

> When I do get my wits together I have to work on
> income tax and the like.

As we get older, it takes new terrain to make life "re-markable".
When we run the same rut, the brain feels like it can stay in
automatic. Have you tried "Toastmasters", or any complete change of
venue? I understand that you may depend on others for transport...

You *can* still find enjoyment.

David A. Smith