Question: I’m 60, happily married, and live in Durham with four cats, one dog, and one husband. I work with college students all the time and I think I still have a pretty good sense of humor. But occasionally I get that polite smile that says, “Oh no, she’s trying too hard.” So tell me this: What’s the best way to make younger people think I’m still cool…without actually trying to be cool? Sincerely, Curious in South Durham
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