Won't it be a blast when we no longer are aware of the "anniversery" of our divorce, or the Bomb Date? I don't remember the anniversery of my first marriage, just that is was sometimes in March. I remember the First Husband's B/D, but I did for so many years so that the kids would send a card.
I think it is sad that someone believes that his Best days are behind him following High School or College. And don't count yourself out. Perhaps your Best is Yet to Be.