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That was then and this is way more fun - aging in the 21st century
My grandmother was a beautiful woman. She was, from my view, always old but in that old-fashioned way that Grandma's don't do anymore. Her silver hair was never dyed. Her little wire-rimmed glasses were real gold, she had them forever. I have them now. She wouldn't be caught dead in anything but corset, stockings, black oxfords and a dress with obligatory tiny flowers sprigged over it. Trousers? Never happened. And she would never have gone out without a little veiled hat. As a kid, I spent much of my time with her. She taught me good cooking and made me a needlewoman, using threads like an artist uses pigments. I loved her unreservedly, and she me. She lived to 90. Grandma told me one day, when I asked her why she always had her little well-worn prayer book in her pocket, "Sweetie, I've lived a long time. Life is hard. Moanin' and complainin' helps nothin'. My book let's me hide away and enjoy peace and quiet."I never heard grandmother raise her voice. She never needed a pill, a shrink or a cocktail..."Well, maybe a little drop of blackberry brandy, Sweetie."
Memories of her-violet scent, soft voice, slow deliberate step, colored my life in shades of love, safety and serenity. Her way of being a grandma will tint the life I weave with my own grandbabies. But, still handing out hugs and kisses, I'll teach those who follow me a different way of growing old. My life is and will be louder, filled with colors, faster and a hell of a lot of fun. The folks behind me will need to watch out for my dust. Grandma loved her rocking chair, her quiet and her soap operas. Me? Let's rock!
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siscan wrote
I like your topics for seniors and baby boomers. That is an area that I am focusing on.
Posted June 17, 2007
evnucci wrote
This is beautiful! My parents are dead. The thought that my children will never have an opportunity to hang out with their grandparents makes me really understand how beautiful a grandmother is. So women celebrate getting older. I wouldn't trade one day of wisdom for youth ever!
Posted April 01, 2007
giddygabby wrote
I liked your "21 ways to improve your day" so much I featured them on Giddy Gabby's Random Facts and Daily Tips. Wonderful pick-me-ups. Thank you!
Posted March 15, 2007
Margaret_Schaut wrote
Grandparenting and aging are two issues that really benefit from a lot of resources and support. This is an excellent resource that I hope will be emailed off to lots of folks that can use it! Congratulations!
Posted January 20, 2007
FishOilGuy wrote
Loved the story about your granny. It brought back some really nice memories for me.
Posted January 19, 2007
Snowfarie wrote
Just an opinion, but your page doesn't feel warm and inviting.You have high def and wedding gifts in your links,and you dont see info on what your intro promises.It is good though,just needs tweeking.
Posted January 12, 2007
AngEngland wrote
I just have to say I love the Art Linkletter articles! Fantastic!! :-) Thanks for putting this information together.
Angela
Posted January 12, 2007
giddygabby wrote
Great lens! I'll be back--you gave me more to absorb than I can in a five minute rush. Love those grandbabies! Thank you, and I hope you'll consider joining us at Boomers Rock HQ.
Posted January 12, 2007
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