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This is a way of making myself write something coherent and grammatically correct almost every day. I'm opinionated and need an outlet. I'm also prone to flights of fancy. Thanks for stopping by. |
| Someone told me recently that it was a shock to her to read a romance about senior citizens. Since when was there an age limit on love and romance? Do you have to be under 30 or good looking to be in love? To flirt? To fall for someone new? Clint Eastwood is 87 and seems to have a revolving door into his bedroom for attractive women.Love seems to be one thing for which people never stop looking, until they find it.Marriages still take place for people in their 80's and even 90's. One of the sweetest love stories I've heard is about Helen Steiner Rice. You've probably read her sentimental or inspirational verse in a greeting card or two. Her first husband, who was a good man, had died. He was a good provider, a decent person, and a good father. Their life together was not bad. But he was not a demonstrative person. He didn't show emotions. He was all business. So he was not the romantic type. Satisfied to be a widow and alone, Helen never expected to meet another man and didn't look for one. But she found one, a widower who turned out to be Prince Charming. He was attentive and charming. His affection was something Helen longed for and accepted readily. She was so excited one evening while getting ready for a date with him, that she fell and broke her ankle. She thought it was a sign from God, and became depressed. But her daughter encouraged her, and both families were supportive. In the end, they got together. Near the end of her life, Helen found the love and romance that she had never known her whole life. She felt overwhelmed with joy and happiness. Looking back, she had no regrets. He was worth the wait. I want to see more stories, more movies about romance in older folks. I'd like to think it never dies, that we never outgrow it. |
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