Cheers to your rejection of age-shaming, and to your stirring, sensible calls to action. I would, however, suggest a splash of compash for Ms. Daum. I read her piece too, and was pretty sure I was reading the outflow of a depression sufferer. Not all of us are made of such stern stuff as you, Julia, although I agree we are responsible for our own choices. Let's hope she recovers her perspective; meanwhile, she could sure use some of yours!