Dear Daughters: Find the oldest woman in the room

Dear Daughters,

In a room-

any room,

find the oldest woman there.


Take it all in,

soak it all up,

and listen to  her every word.


The oldest woman in the room

has certainly lived longer than the youngest,

but it is not just about that.



If we limit ourselves to just listening to our chronological peers,

we limit ourselves to an exchange of like-minded,

same-aged ideas.


There are so many wonderful,

age worn ideas.


Find the oldest woman in the room

and take a seat.


Be her listener; be a learner; be her .

I love you,

Mom.