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When you have gone past 60 and graduated into the senior citizen rank, the body begins to show its wear and tear. I don’t have any idea what my use by date is but the tell tale signs of aging have started to appear. There is no longer a spring in the steps. Even my walking speed has slowed visibly from 6km to a more comfortable 5km/ hour. Only the other day while walking in the park, the wife commented that I walked like an old man. I can’t quite remember the last time I bound up and down the stairs three steps at a time.     It seems like yesterday but then my memory might not be so good too. I had a viral infection last month and went to see the family doctor.   During a routine examination that included a blood pressure check she exclaimed that my BP at 160/90mmHg was extremely high. I was given antibiotics and other medication but nothing for my hypertension. After brooding over it for a couple of days I decided to get a second opinion from another doctor. The second doctor conf

Compared to past rallies the crowd has dwindled, the enthusiasm has waned. Is it a case of rally overload? Are these symptoms of political fatigue? The excitement of GE 13, the promise of UBAH and a new beginning did not happened on May 5 and remains an elusive dream. Disappointed, down....yes but definitely not out. There is light at the end of the tunnel. The people have awakened from years of political apathy and fear. Today our Youth are in the forefront for change. We may lost the battle this round But in 5 years we will be ready to win the War. 20 June 3013