Today, Maria and I finally got the chance to meet for lunch. She has her hands full raising her two grandchildren, as well as taking care of a daughter who is not responsible enough to take care of herself and her children. So, we get together much less often than we would like. But when we do, the conversation flows like the Niagara river.
Maria wasn't in the best of moods when we got together, as she had several problems on her mind. I listened a bit, and gave some suggestions when asked. But for the most part, I let her speak until she was ready to let me jump in with the changes going on in my life. While chatting, both Metro North and Amtrak trains passed by the restaurant, and we had to suspend our conversation for a few seconds while the trains passed by.
I asked Maria if her older daughter was likely to get married, and she noted that this daughter wasn't yet ready for a husband, children, or any of the other situations a woman in her 20's might find herself in. So I had a little fun in mentioning that I'm looking for a good excuse to make myself as pretty as possible again, to wear a fancy dress, and go out in the world as Marian to a formal affair. Maria smiled at that. I'm not so sure if this would ever happen, but it would be nice if it does....
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