On May 16, 1:44*pm, "JT" wrote:

My grandfather (96 years young) still goes in once every week or two to set
type for the printing company that he has worked with for over 60 years. I
think it keep him going.

It's good to know that someone stills sets type by hand. When I first
read it I was a bit surprised. But it makes sense.....hell, people
still hammer hot iron by hand.

Hopefully I have acquired some of those genes...

JT

The trick is in identifying (and possessing and activating) the right
genes. I suspect that in the case of longevity the "stay busy" gene
is of paramount importance.

g.
on the other hand, if one stays busy at skateboarding in rush hour
traffic.....on I-94 in Chicago.....