There are people who have their own unique vision of what it means to grow older. Mary Contrary was lucky enough to meet one of them. This is a story about her one-of-a-kind neighbour, a so-called "old" lady who was onto you: you, with all your stereotypes about life and the elderly! This is the story of Rosie.

Many people in the West expect decline from middle age onward. Do these expectations influence the outcome, especially if society reinforces them? A new approach might be: How can I stay as young and healthy as possible by adjusting my expectations?