One of the regulars at the coffee shop I frequent is an older lady. She has sunken in eyes and uses a cane, but she's full of life. She regularly goes up to young punks on their laptops and says "Now this is a joke, so don't get scared: Can I use your computer to check my email?"

Most of the time the kids just stare back at her, not sure what to say. After a few seconds of silence she just shakes her head and laughs to herself, telling them never mind. I think it's hilarious.

This morning I went out to do a little Saturday morning work and saw her sitting at a table by the door. I walked over to her before getting my tea and said, "Now this is a joke: Would you like to use my laptop to check your email?"

Her eyes lit up and she said, "Yes I would! Could I also use your phone to make a call to Guam?"

"But of course!" I said to her, both of us starting to laugh.

Man, I can't wait to get old and share my off-kilter jokes with unresponsive youths.