sisters

Today, I was reminded of the power of sisterhood. I went to visit my great aunt - my grandmother's brother's wife. I hadn't seen her in about 15 years. I am in Chicago for work and I drove out to Oakpark to visit her and her sister (they live together). It turns out my aunt has Alzheimer's. Her sister didn't tell me that until I arrived. She did tell me she was confined to a wheelchair before I drove out. She looked good. Her eyes are bright blue and she had make up on (and not too much). They have help. A day person and a night. But Sunday the day help leaves early. My aunt was excited to have a guest. It was nice to see them both. They are only 2 years apart and my aunt's disease began 2 years ago - a bit of a concern. My aunt's sister takes such good care of her and has so much patience, it is amazing. I only hope my sister is so patient and caring with me; or that I can be with her. My aunt's sister, Jo, made the comment that she thinks all girls should have sisters because in some way they need them and I believe they enhance each other. I wish I had taken a picture of them together as they are beautiful and they both glow in their own way. I am thankful for my sister.

Hair and Age

Saturday, I went to get my hair cut and colored. I don't know what it is about hair salons. Now when I go, I hate staring in the mirror. I am so present to the lines in my face and the skin on my neck. I don't look that old in the mirror at home. So, maybe it is the lighting. Maybe it is being surrounded by very young faces at the salon. I guess now I need to worry about my lighting. It may not be a cost effective to walk around with my own lighting crew all the time. I guess it is true, the older you get the more more maintenance is required. Argh...