As a child I could put my ankles behind my back, then I could touch my toes to my nose. during the 60s I could sit in a lotus position and in the 70s I was supple enough to bring my sole of my foot to the small of my back.
That flexibility has vanished in my 50s.
I’m happy to touch my toes with my fingertips.
Even while sitting.
“Down periscope.”
Indeed.
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