Locker Room Talk

It seems that some athletes are upset by politicians misrepresenting the true nature of locker room talk. I watched the most recent painful presidential debate while in Canada and 1) I’m embarrassed to be American and 2) my personal and professional world consists of much more interesting chit-chat. Here’s what I hear on a regular basis from hanging out in senior center bathrooms, fitness center changing rooms and hospital hallways.

• My (fill in the blank) is getting droopier/grayer/missing (choose your favorite).
• I can’t remember where I put my (name your frustration, it’s not age-related).
• Why is that doctor so YOUNG?

In my father’s dining room at the retirement village, there’s no concern about sexy ladies or ethnic refugees ruining our country. After all, residents now include Colored People, Orientals and even a Protestant and it has all worked out fine. Paying for long term care without destroying assets, approaching death with dignity, where to get a decent Reuben sandwich: these are issues Dad’s buddies want to talk about. Wouldn’t it be nice for all of us to have discussions about these important topics instead?