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Posted: 05 July 2026 at 2:01pm | IP Logged | 1 post reply
According to all those charts and graphs we like to concoct, the life expectancy for an average American man is 76.5 years. Of course, this means there are lots of people who will live longer, and lots who will live less. Averages work like that.

Since I will be turning 76 tomorrow, the number takes on a special significance. Taken literally, it means I won’t see 2027. Which means I won’t get to celebrate the publication of ELSEWHEN volumes 2 and 3. Bummer.

It puts me in mind of anniversaries I have contemplated from time to time. Like, if I make it to 89 I will get to see the 100th anniversary of Superman. (Will the New York Times want to interview me?)

Also the Centennial of the beginning of World War Two. (Oh, catch up, America!)

Big question, tho, if I make it past 76.5, do I get to join the Challengers of the Unknown?
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Move back to Canada, and we can give you 79.9.  
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Posted: 06 July 2026 at 10:06am | IP Logged | 3 post reply
Is that metric…?
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Did some research: a wealthy white male, already age 76, in Connecticut, whose parents were long lived, has an actuarial life expectancy projection in the 88 to 90 age range. Just do everything possible to stay as healthy as possible in those years. Age without good health is fearful.

Happy Birthday!
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John Byrne
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Posted: 06 July 2026 at 11:52am | IP Logged | 5 post reply
Age without good health is fearful.

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Good health isn’t really an option anymore. My warranty ran out about ten years ago, and it’s been one annoyance after another ever since!

(Thanks for the b’day greeting!)

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Posted: 06 July 2026 at 4:13pm | IP Logged | 6 post reply
“ Is that metric…?”
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Nope.  Just universal healthcare.
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Posted: 06 July 2026 at 4:37pm | IP Logged | 7 post reply
I think it’s because you’re all half frozen!
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Craig Earl
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Posted: 06 July 2026 at 5:48pm | IP Logged | 8 post reply
Maybe your British origins will help you out, JB. 

It's 79.1 for UK males.
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