Speaking of Learning to Read . . . .

SPRUCEDALE, ONT. — When 100-year-old Clarence Brazier decided, at 93, that he'd have to learn to read his junk mail if he ever hoped to shop for himself, it was a matter of necessity — just as taking over the family farm had been when he was barely old enough to tie his shoes let alone shoe a horse.

Thanks to Karin Montin for the link.