You're Never Too Old

I guess it's time to catch up with my kids and try my hand at 'blogging'. I enjoy reading everyone's blogs - and that's all you'll be doing with mine, at least for now - because I don't know how to add pictures. Give me some time.

Today I spent time with four women at a senior living center. We lift weights together for about an hour and it's been great for me (and hopefully for them). I like to ask them questions about their lives, families, and sometimes we just laugh and talk about food - like ice cream and banana cake (which my mom made for me on every birthday - we didn't get gifts, just our favorite cake and ice cream to go with it). Growing up with six brothers and sisters didn't allow for a lot of presents and we were alright with that - I never knew anything different. I think these women probably had similar upbringings - not a lot of money but a treasure of memories. One of the women's parents owned a candy factory and she worked there and remembers eating lots of candy. Her name is Wilma and she is tall and thin. When I first started the class, I asked them each their name and told them to tell me something about them so I could associate it with them. Besides the candy factory, she told me to think of Wilma Flintstone - and it was a perfect fit! I can't look at her now except to think of Fred and Wilma. She's very nice and very active and is in her 80's. I admire these women for their energy and willingness to try new things.

More later....