People's interests change over time. It's not necessarily because folks are grappling with their own mortality. For instance, lots of older folks seem to get into bird watching.
I also want to point out that saying "let me phrase this delicately" to the person who is the subject of the sentence is not tactful. It's honestly kind of rude when you're on the receiving end. If you're going to judge me to my face, just say the words.
I also want to point out that saying "let me phrase this delicately" to the person who is the subject of the sentence is not tactful. It's honestly kind of rude when you're on the receiving end. If you're going to judge me to my face, just say the words.