It may be a bit early to tell, but the candle flame is flickering.
The fire in the old fireplace isn't as hot as it used to be.
Overall, people are tapping, just not as much.
In a way, it's sad.
Too much of anything and interest begins to wane.
The old dame isn't dead, yet, but she's in great pain.
She knows her days are nearing the end.
Ronnie Milsap sang about it back in 1977:
http://youtu.be/MREPYWX5Uno
http://youtu.be/XazOoC-3Ghs
http://youtu.be/Ym1itHiNz1k