i can confirm that my "bidness" is not shriveling up and going away. in fact, i wake every morning in the same fashion i did when i was a teenager. knowing what i know now doesnt seem to make it any less curious an event than it was then. it is satisfying to know that everything works with the vigour of youth. also, these hot days keep me reminded of a bull in the pasture. if i took up running i would need to invest in some sports equipment.