


I lose my valuable time and any semblance of compassion I had left. I applaud your effort, but I think I’m the only one in the audience.I’m not going to repeat myself, but I’m also glad to do anything that prevents you from talking.You hear that? It’s the sound of me not caring.When they said grow a pair, they didn’t mean for you to have kids.Funny, I don’t remember you raising your hand.Has anyone ever tried to smack some sense into you? Allow me to be the first one.Some people hatch into whatever the hell you are. Some people hatch into beautiful butterflies.Louie Armstrong would have never released “What a Wonderful World” had he met you.
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IN CONNECTICUTĭEAR ABBY: When I’m asked how old I am, I answer, “When I was born, the rainbow was black and white.Your friends say the meanest things sometimes, don’t they? I hope we will quit giving kids the message that older women are “less than.” I know the beauty industry would like to perpetuate that myth for economic benefit, but we don’t have to aid and abet them. IN THE SOUTHĭEAR ABBY: I think it’s time we stopped behaving as if getting to be a certain age, particularly as women, is something to hide. I enjoy sharing it when the opportunity arises: “I’m the same age as my tongue, and a little older than my teeth.” I enjoy the look of puzzlement it creates. IN ARIZONAĭEAR ABBY: As a child I heard - and still remember - my mom’s answer to that question.

IN NORTH CAROLINAĭEAR ABBY: Something I heard in a TV commercial would be a perfect response to what “Ageless” considers a rude question: “Age is just a number. She would say, “Can you keep a secret?” When the person would reply with “Yes, I can,” she would then say, “So can I!” That was usually the end of the conversation. IN CALIFORNIAĭEAR ABBY: “Ageless Lady’s” letter reminded me of the response my great aunt would use when asked her age. She always answered, “I’m old enough to have a past and young enough to have a future.” She was still saying this past her 100th birthday. Dear Abby: My fiancee ended our engagement with a noteĭEAR ABBY: My grandmother lived to 103.
