Well, I suppose it had to happen sooner or later. I went to Kohl's yesterday and  Wednesdays are Senior Citizen discount days. I went to the check out with my purchases, and the girl asked me "Do you get a discount?".

At first I didn't know what she meant because the scratch off card discount ended the day before. Then I realized, she wanted to know if I was a Senior! Ack! Okay, I am 49 1/2, but I always thought I looked younger! I can generally win a prize at the fair booths where they guess your age.

She gave me the discount. Now, it was nice to get another 15% off my sale items. But, it sure wounded my pride!

I remember when we used to go to the public pool in Louisville. Admission was less if you were under 12. At 12, I looked much older - if you catch my drift. I always had to prove I was only 11. My Daddy could never really remember how old I was. The card to the pool we joined said I was 12 until I turned 16 and got my driver's license.

And how well I remember when it was a hassle to get carded when I went to a bar and I was in my late 20's or early 30's. Then, there came the time in my mid 30's where I WISHED they would card me at a bar.

But, getting carded for a Senior Citizen discount just hit me blindside. It is bad enough that right after my 49th birthday AARP decided to start sending me cards and membership info. I figure that they want you to have a year to get used to the idea.

I guess I am entering new phase of getting carded. In a couple of years I expect I will be asked to show my driver's license to prove I am eligible for the Senior Discount. And, then, sadly, there will come they day when they won't even ask anymore.

Wonder if they card you to get into heaven?