These old bones can talk
A chat with Old Age about calcium supplements, cholesterol and comfy shoes
Me: My doctor said my bones are thinning so I need to get more calcium in my diet.
Old age: Here, have a glass of milk!
Me: No thanks. Because of you, I’ve become lactose-intolerant.
Old age: Oops. Here, have a calcium supplement! You need to take four of these every day.
Me: Those are giant horse pills! I can’t swallow those!
Old age: Here, have some sardin…
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