“I’m not over the hill … but I am past the point of no return.” — Frank and Ernest by Bob Thaves Brother John called on Monday concerned that, in our conversation last week, I said, “Well, I guess I know what I have to look forward to.” This was in reference to the fact that both he (older by six years) and brother Steve (older by 3 years) have balance problems and have experienced a brief blockage of blood flow to the brain (TIAs). John also has a pacemaker. Steve heart stents.