It's not the Age, It's the Mileage
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capt_facepalmTitle: It's not the Age, It's the Mileage
Author:capt_facepalm
Rating: PG
Fandom: Sherlock Holmes (Gaslight ACD)
Characters: Dr John Watson, Mr Sherlock Holmes
Summary: Everybody Hurts, Sometimes
Warning: Growing old
Word Count: 100
Author's Notes: July 4th 2023 prompt: I'm getting too old for this
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capt_facepalm Rating: PG
Fandom: Sherlock Holmes (Gaslight ACD)
Characters: Dr John Watson, Mr Sherlock Holmes
Summary: Everybody Hurts, Sometimes
Warning: Growing old
Word Count: 100
Author's Notes: July 4th 2023 prompt: I'm getting too old for this
.oOOo.
It was difficult to see my former fellow-lodger slow with age. When we first met his energy knew no bounds whereas I endured a slow and precarious recovery from wartime misfortunes.
First, his raven hair receded and then arthritis stole his violin. He refused to wear the spectacles I prescribed. Watching him squint through his magnifying lens wounded my oculists’ pride.
Over time our positions reversed: I managed to retain my health whilst my friend’s blithe disregard to his diet, sleep, and regrettable habits had taken its toll.
So it was a relief of sorts when he announced his retirement.
It was difficult to see my former fellow-lodger slow with age. When we first met his energy knew no bounds whereas I endured a slow and precarious recovery from wartime misfortunes.
First, his raven hair receded and then arthritis stole his violin. He refused to wear the spectacles I prescribed. Watching him squint through his magnifying lens wounded my oculists’ pride.
Over time our positions reversed: I managed to retain my health whilst my friend’s blithe disregard to his diet, sleep, and regrettable habits had taken its toll.
So it was a relief of sorts when he announced his retirement.
.oOOo.
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Supplementary Notes: My hips ache and I need new glasses.
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Date: 2023-07-08 02:36 am (UTC)I have always believed this.
Thanks!