Today I went to treat myself to a mani/pedi for Mom's Day. I sat down with all my magazines and catalogs that I never get to look at ... ready for some chill time. My little happy buzz was brought to a halt when I saw an elderly couple come in and sit down next to me for their pedicures! The reason I wasn't thrilled was that I recognized them. They live kind of behind me. I have only had issues with them once when their cat bit me. No big deal but I didn't think they'd be good company for my "me" time.
To my surprise, it was the best pedicure I ever had! They had me laughing and chatting the whole time. Here he is - an 86 year old man telling me about his time in WW 2 and his war buddy Mario from Italy, his kids, his dogs, his ducks, his quadruple by pass last year, he and his wife chatted up all the women who worked there about where they were from (Guatemala, Argentina and so on). This was his first pedicure! Why was this manly man of 86 years in there? Because his wife is tired of cutting his toe nails! How funny. She announced later that "Getting old sucks!" She is turning 85.
Can you imagine? They came in together to get their first pedicure together at their ages ... he said he was definitely coming back because he liked it! I just got such a kick out of their present moment candor! It made me realize that you're never too old to try new things or maybe get some help where you least expected it ... even if it is cutting your toe nails!!
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