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Ever been asked this question? Just who do you think you are? Teachers used to ask me this, and add “young man.” But if you were given ten words to describe yourself what would they be? Funny? Dull? Insanely good looking? Thin? Formerly thin? Smart? Perky? Engaging? Who are you?

When I was young, I defined myself by the things my body was capable of. I was a decent athlete. I could lift things, throw things, and flex things. These days, when I lift things, I tend to throw things...out of joint. And the things I used to flex are well, in flux.

As a lad, I defined myself as a hockey player, a ba...