As I sit and contemplate my attitude about sexuality and aging for this week's post, I thought of Hattie's interview. I find myself admiring her authenticity and refusal to fit into a societal stereotype of an older woman. Her choices are far from my own, but her honesty on the subject makes me reevaluate why are we all so afraid to be a little more like her. The following is an assessment tool used to evaluate my attitude on sexuality and aging: Personal Attitude Towards Sexuality and Aging? What do I believe about sexuality and aging? I can say that I may have held the misconception that sexual desire and activity belonged to the young. Much like many things in life, the perspective of age has changed my viewpoint. I realize that the need to be loved does not extinguish with additional candles on a cake. I do find it "sweet" when I see an elderly couple showing affection in public. I imagine the life they have had, and all