Long ago, I copied some advice written by someone I can only identify by the initials RNB. I came across it the other day tucked in a random file folder, and I thought it was worth sharing with 80-something readers.  RNB says if we follow this advice, people won’t run when they see us old folks coming…

1. Listen as much as you talk.
2. Keep notes on what you’ve told others so that you don’t repeat yourself.
3. Take the time to respond to someone’s story before telling yours.
4. Live in the present. Have new opinions about new things and people will find you interesting.

Well, I count on my memory (so far) so I don’t keep notes on what I’ve told others, but the rest is

Timeless advice.