Reaching One Hundred

Wrote 100 posts, learned a lot & reflecting on the top hits

When it comes to age, the number 100 holds a special place. I have only met a handful of centenarians in my life. The odds of reaching 100 years old based on US Social Security data for an individual that has reached 65 is 3% for men and 5.9% for women.

Reaching 100 of anything is an accomplishment. I once got roped into doing a charity bike ride. What I did not know was the ride was 170 miles long over two days. For kicks, my friend wanted to do the optional 15 mile legs on each day to make…