October 23, 2007 – What was once extremely rare is now becoming much less so, as the number of people living to be 100 continues to grow.
What is remarkable is how healthy and happy so many centenarians are – as Neenah Ellis discovered when she traveled throughout the country to gather their stories.
The writer and radio producer compiled the stories in a book titled : If I Live to be 100 and she shared some of them in this conversation with host Mike Cuthbert: Listen with Real Audio>
Anna Wilmot... beside her pond... not in swimming season...
Centenarian Gallery
Hello Primetime,
My father, Mr. Joseph L. Walcott, lived to be 101 and two months. He was born in 1897 and passed on 1n March of 1998. My father is the founder of Wally’s Café a historical jazz nightclub located in Boston, Massachusetts. Please go to the following website: wallyscafe.com for some of the history. There has been a lot written about my father and his nightclub.
Sincerely,
Elynor L. Walcott
Birthday was June 7 07 I get around in good shape,one good eye, one good hearing aid ear.
Am quite proficient with the computer. Am married with my second wife.
I have seven great grandchildren.
My name is Lewis Crosby
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