A Wolf in Mom's Clothing
"No. It's a retirement community thing."
"There's something to look forward to," I replied.
"I also have a problem with my weenus," she said.
"Excuse me? Your what?"
"My weenus. It's the loose skin around your elbow. I have a lot of it."
As we spoke, I realized somewhat comfortingly that I wasn't alone with my aging issues. I also realized there were a lot of dumb body terms. But most importantly, I realized I could either fight an expensive, unwinnable fight to try to beat the clock, or I could accept these natural changes with acceptance and grace. There were a lot of women out there who looked gorgeous with their gray hair and smile lines. Not too many who looked great with beards, though.
"I think I can live with the kninkles," I told her. "And I can pluck the chin hairs. But what about the hair on my toes?"
"That's a Neanderthal thing," she said. "Can't help you there."
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Tracy Beckerman is the author of the Amazon Bestseller, "Barking at the Moon: A Story of Life, Love, and Kibble," available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble online! You can visit her at www.tracybeckerman.com.
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