A Series of 20 Illustrations About an Elderly Woman’s Everyday Life

But as it happens, as we grow old, the path in front of us isn’t always smooth sailing—not all steps are fast, and some memories begin to slip away while our joints groan under the passing years. But one of our greatest companions along the way happens to be humor. Looking for the humor in our daily experiences can always be a way to lift our spirits and ease the growing pains associated with getting older. Indeed, getting older has its own brand of comedy. The laughing senior lady in the photo above embodies this well—no matter how many years go by, it’s clear who we are inside remains the same.