Sir, - Sean Webster he disputes the generally accepted interpretation of middle-age as being in the region of 50-plus. He states that 36 and 39 are the mid-points of the male and female life-expectancy and should, therefore, be regarded as middle age.
I disagree. Surely middle age suggests one-third of a life-span which encompasses youth and old age.
By that reckoning, half the Spice Girls are well ensconced in middle-age (females: 26-51) and Pat Kenny is truly past it (males: 24-47). - Yours, etc., Pamela Conroy,
Richmond Avenue South, Dartry, Dublin 6.