I did something I NEVER do; take someone of the male persuasion
to work with me. I cover the social events of my community and was invited to a
lovely (AKA jaw dropping gorgeous) event in which I actually took a male
friend.
The party was very subdued, the conversation light and the
food could have been someone’s last request before departing this world. I
thought we were in for an evening of quiet elegance especially when we found
ourselves seated next to two lovely ladies from the opera guild. One of the
women asked if I was finished with my holiday decorating. I told her that I was
except I was debating whether it was worth the effort of taking the Christmas
tree out of the attic that I put in my bedroom. The other woman then asked my
date if he thought my room could use some holiday spirit. He told her that he
has yet to see my bedroom.
The women who are both aware that I have been through a
cancer journey looked at me and informed me in no uncertain terms that they
believed it was time for me to get my “tree” out. I reminded them that my tree
has been in the attic a LONG time and that it is now missing a few ornaments
and even though they have been “replaced” I am still getting used to them. The
ladies would not retreat. I was then told that having a firm base and warm
welcoming branches are the most essential criteria for a good tree and that
MAYBE it was time to light that baby up!
Advise to ponder ladies!
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