Letter to the editor: To be a penguin

To the editor:

This summer I saw a story on PBS Saturday News that caught my eye. Apparently in Florida there is a sanctuary for aging penguins. These seniors eat fish that would match any top restaurant.

In addition to great meals, these penguins get physical therapy and, if needed, acupuncture (oh. my aching muscles). If that were not enough, laser cataract surgery is available for those who need it. Of course, all of this is free. I quickly realized these penguins could not be covered by Medicare or Medicaid.

Oh, to be a penguin in America!

An Aging Lawrencian,

Bill Simons