“As one ages, many of the doors that are open to joyful activities will close, but there are a myriad of closed doors that beckon one to happily open.”
— Rear Admiral Herb Bridge
Co-chair of Ben Bridge Jeweler“I keep my mind and body very active. I love to work. Even though I am 93, I don’t have a house cleaner. I clean the big house myself. I don’t sleep very much, about two hours a day. I always take care of my family. I love being a caretaker for my husband for the past seven years. You always have to do what you need to do. When I was young, I started organizations and many community events, from celebration to protests, to make sure the world a better place. I helped to get the fair housing and employment act passed for the state 65 years ago. I gave not only energy, but money to support the causes.”
— Anne Wing
Age 93“Age is just a number. I am 52 going on 53! Keep your mind and body busy. Give yourself away. Give your heart, time, energy, talents, and knowledge. You are unique. You are the only one in the world like you.”
— Phil Smart Sr.
Age 92
Founder of Phil Smart Mercedes Benz
Distinguished Eagle Scout“Keep a healthy mouth if you want to look young. It will help your health because you can eat better and look better. But you need to spend time to do things right, like having special tools such as the right brush and floss, to make your mouth clean. You need to brush it right, that means different angles, not too high, not too low. It’s no use to brush four times a day if you miss the same spots every time.”
— Dr. Tom Mar
Dentist“Optimism is one of the best medicines. Also, eat with discipline and you will have less illness. With modern medicine and a normal lifestyle, anyone can live over 100. Regular checkups can help you detect a problem when it’s small so you can control it right away. Don’t let the problem get big. Sleep is important. Rest often. Sleep quietly and peacefully so you feel rested. When you sleep, let go of all your problems. I never think in bed. It’s a good habit. Any problem can be solved over time. If it bothers you, it’s best not to think about it for a few days. You’ll see, things might get better.”
— Choy’s Herbs
Age 89“It’s important to see, to touch, to know before it’s time to go. Always know your loved ones before it’s too late. We are all going to get old, so you might as well enjoy life, family, and friends.Warmth and kindness are important. Lighten up your face when you meet people. I like people to see my smiling eyes. Make up is important when women get old. Your face is incomplete if you don’t color your eye brows or wear lipstick.”
— Tama Murotani-Inaba
Age 92“My goal in life is to grow old gracefully — ‘I Aspire to Inspire before I Expire.’ I hope to stay healthy so that I can continue to help my family and friends.”
— Elsie Taniguchi“Be a kid at heart no matter how old you are. I enjoy playing with my young grandchildren, games like peek a boo. I teach them Chinese, mahjong, and chess. I just love being with young people. This is how I keep myself young. To keep my mind fresh, I took painting classes and I still paint. I studied English when I was 48. It’s always good to learn something. To keep myself busy, I buy all the supplies for my apartment building.”
— Ying Kam Eng
Age 79“If you choose the right color for your dress, you will
actually look 10 years younger, more radiant, and healthy. If you choose the wrong color, you will not only look old, but tired, have little or no energy, and all your wrinkles on your face will show. What’s the right personal color? It’s determined by the color of your eyes, skin, and hair. For e.g., President Obama is dark brown, a warm color. He looks old because he often picks a cool color tone, an incorrect color background for his speeches, and dresses in a black suit with a bright blue tie. He would improve his appearance by choosing a charcoal or a brown suit with a warm-tone tie. In comparison, President Clinton dresses right and looks natural and nice.”
— Karen Tsuo
The only certified image professional in Washington state