"I'm 90....going on 50!!"

Dear Vicki and Tim,

I am very much alive and very much well.

Actively involved planning the trajectory of my next venture:

Finding a global sponsor for You! be the Judge as the base for a Common Global Humanity!

The only problem I have is dealing with how others are reacting to my growing older.

“Oh, sweetie, can I help you!”

I finally figured out a series of responses to get all those people – and the number is growing! – off my back

For instance:

“Oh, sweetie, can i help you!”

I Reply:

“Oh, thank you so much. This year I’m fine. But next year I will need your help!”

For instance

I'm waiting for the bus.

The bus arrives. The doors open.

The young person in front of me stands aside and waves me forward.

I Reply

“Thanks so much, but you’re much older than i am”

and wave “her” ahead of me.

She stops dead in her tracks, suddenly realizes the ridiculousness of what I’m saying,

a big grin spreads on her face, she giggles, and accepts my invitation!

I have added a new retort to my already long list of retorts.

Now if someone offers to help, I respond with a big grin on my face.

“You’re so kind. I have just turned 90.....but inside I feel like 50!!!!!!!!!!!!”

The person is stunned. She's in a state of shock

Her eyes open wide. The pupils dilate

She grabs hold of something.

“No, I can’t believe it. 90!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

And then she recoups.

"You’re right, you don’t look a day over 50!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

Miss you Tim,

and how lucky you are to have Vicki

Hugs and kisses

Claire

Postscript

My model for living is Iris Apfel.

She is 96.

I am modelling my longevity after hers.

Every year she adds to her life

I add to my life expectancy.

In the meantime, I try to live life

with the same involvement she lives hers.

the same joy and delight,

the same appreciation of the ridiculous -

the same capacity of not taking herself seriously,

and always with the twinkle in her eye....and the humor!

"There’s no “how-to” roadway to style. It’s about self-expression, and above all ...attitude!"