Inspiration

As I sit here in the library I think,"Ahhh." The quiet feels so good! As the parent of an extrovert that seems to thrive on talking, (As a matter of fact she says she "has to talk".) a bit of quietude does my soul good. At this moment she is honing her skills on the library computer and she seems to be learning quickly. I was a bit apprehensive the first time she wanted to start using it but I realized that in today's world computer skills are an absolute necessity. Our computer at home spends its time in the closet awaiting repair or replacement and I have to admit I really don't miss it. I can do most of the essentials, and the non-essentials, from my handy dandy iPhone. (I swear this is not an advertisement or an endorsement, just a statement of the facts.)
Yesterday, we said goodbye to my great aunt, a woman that I didn't know that well but one that I admired for her strength and independence. She lived alone for over twenty years after her husband passed away and drove up until last year at the ripe age of 97. There was a good turnout to pay tribute to her life as I'm sure that a woman of 98 years would have touched many lives. As unfortunate as a funeral is it always serves to make one more thankful in their own life.
It is hard to believe that my grandparents are the last survivors of their families and that they are the babies at 87 and 89. What I find even more amazing is that in this day of Hollywood style marriages and divorces, they have been married for 68 years. I think that should be an inspiration to us all.