Some time ago I received an e-mail with a poem entitled “When I am an old woman I shall wear purple with a red hat that doesn't go and doesn’t suit me”, symbolising that a lady of mature age should not be concerned what others think (The Red Hat Society). I'm sure this poem made its rounds, and you more than likely read it too. So many jokes, stories and such are passed around and around via e-mail, forwarded at a touch of a button to all those you know. This morning, I saw a lady striding along with all the vigour and enthusiasm of youth, although I'm sure she was well into her 80’s, her head held high, poised and well-dressed apart from one very obvious article that immediately caught my eye. Adorning her head was a large bright red hat! It was almost as if she too had seen the e-mail about a woman wearing a red hat and was proudly, confidently making a statement announcing to all, reaching a certain age, having wisdom and experience under her belt, she really didn't care what other people thought about her. This is one of the perks of reaching a grand age that you can get away with wearing a huge bright red hat! I looked at her, and thought to myself, “good for you”!
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