“In my family it’s not strange for us to live to be 100. We don’t have much but we have our brains. My favorite uncle, who just turned 100, is still inventing and building stuff. That’s why I tell people, ‘when you get older learn new things. Weave a basket everyday. Not the same basket. A different basket.’ “

Words of wisdom from an older, regular, patron who I chat with from time to time. I always really enjoy our conversations.

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