Could, of course, be a sign that I am simply getting old and am being left behind by our times.

Great post my friend. And yeah, I suspect elders are way more skillful than youngsters in this game of "look forward to something" without having a fit of impatience awaiting things arrive at the right time.

I believe, cause we the elders still are stepping on a lil bit more solid ground in this ephemeral "instant delivery" world. :)