Church Ladies

I arrived at mass this past Saturday as the entrance hymn got underway, and so I took a seat closer to the front where there are more openings for stragglers. I found myself in the middle of the section popular with the 70+ year-olds.

I couldn't help but notice how similar all the church ladies looked. Short, white, curly hair. Thick, oval-shaped glasses, with a neutral color frame. Solid-colored clothing made of thick fabric. Pearl necklaces and earrings. Similar builds. Even their faces looked the same.

It got me wondering: Do we all start to look the same the older we get? If so, and if I'm lucky enough to live to that age, I'd better look for a mate based on common interests and personality IN ADDITION to the initial attraction.

The mass is ended go in peace. ...