Older but Wiser

My husband turned 59 a few weeks ago, so “Almost 60” (by Aram Saroyan, Jan. 26) describes his age perfectly. What a beautiful perspective Saroyan has shared with us. He perfectly expresses what it is like (I too am almost 60, but not nearly so close) to be able to find peace in the slowing down of certain physical needs, to be able to appreciate love in all of its forms, to appreciate the calm that often arrives at this stage of life, to notice life’s simpler pleasures and emotions, and to view them as part of a culmination of sorts. I wish Saroyan and my husband many years ahead to hone this gift of appreciation and to continue to view the world from this vantage point.

Phyllis Rosenhaft

Culver City