Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Musing


Successfully living through the aging process does not come easy.

There’s much to learn that I never knew before.

And why wouldn't that be so?  After all, my own aging is an absolutely new experience for me.

Thankfully, I’m a willing student.
                                    
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 Fact:   A dictionary defines “patriarch” as the oldest male in a tribe or family. 
The same dictionary defines a “matriarch” as a woman who is the head of a family or tribe.  No mention of age.  I like that.  
An added definition describes her as an older woman who is powerful within a family or a tribe. 
Accorded power - and not labeled as the oldest, not bad.
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I think I can handle being a “matriarch”.  (Even one without power.)

I know I'm looking forward to my tomorrows and whatever surprises each day may bring.   


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