Elastic

I wore a pair of capris this week that had an elastic waist. All the way around, not just a few inches at each side, but in lieu of a waistband…I'm talkin' one inch thick, ELASTIC! And to top it off, they were seersuckers!! When did this happen, that I placed comfort over style? I recall, seems like just a few moments ago, that elastic was against my religion. The thought that I'd ever wear it was something close to sacrilegious thinking. But something happened on the way to 60. It gave me no warning and I certainly didn't see it coming, but WHAM! Elastic. Plain and simple. It spoke volumes and what it primarily was saying was, "Do you really think anyone cares?" And apathy won out.

And another thing…I had about a 15-minute conversation with someone in Wal-Mart today about cholesterol, for God's sake. And the worst part was, I did most of the talking! It's amazing that I can't recall where my car keys are half the time and forget to return phone calls (forgot the phone number anyway) and meetings, but I don't forget that cholesterol number. How is that? I even recall what it was three years ago, but I can't remember where I parked the car at the mall. And speaking of that, have you ever forgotten where you parked and tried to look nonchalant and like you don't have a problem as you pass the same person sitting in their vehicle for the fourth time while you're desperately pressing the "unlock" on your remote praying for that annoying horn of yours to honk? Been there. One time, I even went back inside the mall just because I was tired of looking so blonde. Wouldn't go back out till I scoped out the lot and by process of elimination (using color and shape), finally found my car. Had a loaner a month ago when my own was in for repair and forgot. I was about to report my own vehicle stolen after about a 10 minute stroll around the parking lot when I realized the key felt a bit unfamiliar. This age thing might have its advantages when it comes to that .15 discount for McD's coffee, but that's about the only one I've found so far.

By the way, ladies…(and gents, Truthy), there's a local Relay for Life this weekend…if you've never been, GO, GO, GO! It is something you'll never forget. That's a promise from...

Minnie O'