My 90 year old Mom gave up her license recently ( The "Driving Miss Daisy" post covered that) and one of the duties that has fallen to me is taking her for her Friday beauty shop appointment. It's no problem - pick her up, drop her off, go to the grocery store for her while she's in the salon chair, pick her up, do lunch and take her home. Glad to do it, as I'm sure she ran me all over the place when I was license-less.
Little did I know that I would be on the learning end of a very important lesson because of my new duties. And that is "Hope springs eternal".
Now, the beauty shop my Mom frequents has been around awhile. It's built up a fine reputation among its clientele. The hairdressers are very competent and friendly, as are the customers. But I don't think it's the kind of place that caters to younger ladies...you'd not see a gal getting purple streaks put into her hair or having a side of her head shaved, ala Miley Cyrus, at this place. In fact, I think it'd be safe to say when I walk in, the median age drops down to 70. (I'm 62 and my Mom's 90, so do the Math).
Believe me...I don't mean any disrespect here...but most of these women shouldn't even be buying green bananas! But here they are -week after week - getting their hair done. A few have walkers to get them to their chair...most are dropped off my husbands or kids... Perms, dye jobs, wash and style...That all-important beauty appointment must be kept!
When I asked one gal how she was doing, her reply was "I don't feel very good today but I'll feel better after I get my hair done." And there lies the lesson.
It doesn't matter how old we are. We have to get up every day, put our best foot forward, and plow ahead. At an age when I would, perhaps, be throwing in the towel, and just "phoning it in", here are these women, at their age, putting forth the effort to look good for those around them.
Yes, "hope springs eternal" and these Friday Beauty Shop ladies I've come to know, and have learned from, prove it. Thanks, ladies!
I've seldom regretted taking the time to fix myself a bit. I don't do it often, but each time I blow dry my hair or put on my makeup, I think, "I should do this more often."
ReplyDeleteHey, Megan! How are you? Thanks for your support of my crazy writing exercise. It's fun to read the comments (more on Facebook than on here...I guess folks don't want to sign up for Google). Anyway, I'm nearing 10,000 views...never thought that would happen last October when you helped me get started. Thanks again, hon, and enjoy what's let of the summer!
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