My best old ladies have (or had) a good sense of humor. And no wonder. Laughter is healthy at any age. But when you’re ninety and beyond, being able to “make light” is a survival tactic. Whenever I tell 101-year-old Marge she’s my role model, she laughs. “I don’t have much competition!” My first real […]
Lunch With My Old Ladies
The idea of bringing “my old ladies” together emerged from a conversation with Judy, a plucky, recently-retired 92-year-old. My daughter’s (very good) friend’s mother-in-law, Judy has become a same-time-next-Rosh-Hashona acquaintance. This fall, she talked about adjusting to her new life stage, figuring out ways to use her time and mind now that she doesn’t go […]