"You had your eyes done? [Pause.] Really?"

I kid you not: a woman I really like, who I consider a friend, said this to me at lunch the other day. To her credit, she looked a little chagrined... but she didn't take it back. She waited for an answer!!!! Am I wearing a sign that says, "Abuse me, please. My ego is way outta hand."?

So, no, I am not 60 yet (although it's creeping up: I'll be 54 in about 3 weeks and, yes, I'm a little depressed about that). And, yes, I've had my eyes done. Please, whatever you say, do NOT mention my weight, do NOT ask me if I would consider voice lessons, and do NOT ask me if those giant handsome boys are my grandchildren. Otherwise, we can talk about anything at all. Thank you.

Comments

[Jen]

I love you just the way you are!!!! AND thank-you for being my low maintenance friend!

[Saratica]

Gracias, Jen. I feel better now!!! <3

[Howard]

You mean Hal doesn't pass as your grandson?

[Saratica]

To the moon, Howard, to the MOON.

[Chuck]

> Otherwise, we can talk about anything at all.

So that means that cold sores named Lester and whiskers are back on the table? :-)

...Chuck

[Saratica]

Man, you have a good memory. Yes to cold sores, a big fat NO to whiskers.

[Jackie Gray]

Salley, ROFLMAO! You are sooo funny, I figured out how or what to push to get the rest of the story. Blogging & Facebooking, I can hardly keep up with E-Bay,F.B. & Mail. I love it.

[Saratica]

Whoa, Jackie, you've officially entered the 21st Century. Now you just need your own FB account...

[Costa Rica Canopy Zip Line Tour in Monteverde]

Hey Jackie, there is not a thing wrong with them thinking that those handsome boy are your grandchildren. The curiosity of it all keeps them wondering. So you just work it and have fun!

Look us up if you ever make it up to Monteverde,

Cindye