Asked & Answered~211

at Cross-purposes! ...in 12 lines

Late-Night Radio

"I'm an optimist, Dr. Shirley, a happy gamboller. But I'm forty now, 

and asking myself, Is this really the best way to continue?"

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"Life is a gamble, Judy, an adventure of risk and reward. 

You've been lucky up until now, but you're beating the odds. 

I'd advise you to begin minimizing your risk."

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" ... What risk? ...Do you mean the risk of advancing years?"

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"Yes! You've spent half your life reaping rewards.

Odds are the tide will turn."

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"Got it! You're advising me to keep my gamboling age-appropriate."

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"I'm advising you to nix your gambling! Sheesh!

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" ... But surely, Dr. Shirley, a little gamboling keeps us young at heart!"

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"Try penniless, fool! And living on the street! Next Caller."

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