A real grand Grandma
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This is apropos of nothing mathematical, but I just wanted to talk about my grandma. I just got off the phone with her. She is a truly amazing woman. I’m not going to say how old she is (she’d kill me if I did!) but I’m fifty, and she’s older than me.
While we were talking, I asked her what shows she’s been watching. Get this - The Daily Show, The Colbert Report, and Bill Maher! God, do I love this woman!
I hope I am half as dynamic and fun as she is when I’m her age. I hope I’m her age when I’m her age!
My grandmother has lived alone since my grandfather past away, about 25 years ago. But she has kept her spirits up by having a real interest in other people, and trying to keep her mind active. She also takes great care of herself.
Her sisters are also dynamic, fun women. I knew her mother (my great-grandmother), another charismatic dynamo. My mom is, too. (So how did I become a stuffy, pedantic math guy?)
You won’t find me rambling on about personal stuff much in this blog, but that conversation with Grandma just blew me away today.
Thinking about my grandmother reminds me that no matter how old you are, you’re never too old to be fun, intelligent, and have a great sense of humor. And on top of that, she’s a babe.
Hotcha!
Brian
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Comment by Cousin Jayne
Hey Brian, you are right about Aunt Gussie. I just saw her in Florida and she is amazing. Sharp as a tack. I only hope I take after her when I get to be her age.
Love, Cousin Jayne
Comment by Buddy Dunn
Cool grandmas rock! Greta’s got a great one. And the late, great Grandma Soule lives on in legend…
Teri