Some really great questions posed. But we can't think our way out of deterioration and death. I believe it is kinder to die before we deteriorate. At some point, living may be like torture and death becomes a real relief.

I am still young but have settled my affairs and have no loose ends or old axes still to grind. I am cruising along, writing what I feel like writing and comfortable with what I've done. After 56 years of paralysis, I look at death as a relief from the continual torture of being limited physically for much of what I do and losing what I did only yesterday. That's why I'm not looking for some fantasy like heaven, but a release from the pain and struggle with my memories still intact.

Ron

Enjoyed the write. My exit, stop the world and let me off.

They say that laughter is the human response to all the unknowables of life. But are you really in search of an exit, or even an exit strategy? I don't believe that for an instant. How else could you write about it with such conviction? or such brilliant insight? even with "reliable" glue? No, Kathryn, I found you out. And I didn't even need to read between the lines. Oh, before I forget: This is one very enjoyable read!