Secrets of a long life by Horace Higgins, a Centenarian’s birthday

by Stephanie CartozianPeninsula resident Horace Higgins shared secrets for a long, healthy life on his 102nd birthday on October 9. “The first is good genes. My family has a history of long lives going back 10 generations to 1634 in Massachusetts on my mother’s side. The average lifespan has been 86 years old,” he said. Second, have a fun hobby that requires physical effort. “Tennis was my favorite sport. I earned a Good Year blimp ride as the winner of a tennis tournament, and bette