Mile high sun

Of course, I can blame the fact I grew up in Colorado - a mile closer to the sun.; or the fact that sunscreen was not part of my life for the most part. Or I could say it is because of my Irish/Scot heritage. But, that doesn't help the fact that as I get older I have a tendency toward age spots and skin cancer. I think the real disquieting thing is there is nothing I can do about it. Maybe that is a realization you just have to come to - when you are young you really don't think anything will happen to your healthy body. But it does, and you really haven't any control over it. I visited my dermotologist when i noticed a spot - she sent me to the surgeon and he cut it out. He repaired the spot with stitches and a skin graft, then sent me home. But, my face is swollen and my nose bandaged for a couple of weeks. Kids at school are open and honest - "What happened?" Adults don't know what to say. I say - "I'll take all the sympathy I can get - and don't forget to wear sunscreen!" My mom says ... remember when I told you to wear zinc oxide on your nose? I'm so sorry!" The thing is ... this has happened before and it will happen again. I'm on my toes. Meanwhile, I am thinking I need one of those funny pig nose masks .... then people will understand with a laugh.