Happy Birthday Tracie!!! Show Me Some I.D.
When I first came up with the concept for
our blog, Menopausebarbees, my sister and co-blogger Tracie was my
inspiration. Today is Tracie's #%&*@!??? birthday, and I still see
her as the young, headstrong, fiercely loyal, smart, well read, well
written, well traveled, courageous, hard working and beautiful big sister I was raised
looking up to and now treasure as my best friend and confidant.
Tracie in Pompeii 2012
Tracie has never and still does not encompass anything that resembles "old age", and that is why I coined her a menopausebarbee. Just like Madonna, Vanessa Williams, Kris Jenner and so many numerous baby boomers, ----- she's getting older, but she's still a doll!
A doll... A doll who unlike our mother does not embrace her aging Goddess. Mama could have coined the saying, "Age is strictly a case of mind over matter, if you don't mind, it will never matter." Tracie and I have a different take and as we like to say in the Pacific Northwest, 50's ain't old... if you're a tree!
I have to share this story as it really exposes the hilarity and laughter which we share.
On Christmas, Tracie, Mama and I found ourselves in line at the packed Regal Cinemas to see Django on it's opening night. We were promptly informed that the 5:20 show was sold out and that we could purchase tickets for the 7:20 show, but we had to make a decision fast as the tickets were selling out rapidly! Tracie with cash in hand peered over her shoulder and assured no one was listening as she whispered to the cashier to sell her two senior tickets (one for Tracie and Mama) and one adult (for me). Her frugality outweighed her ego, but she was furious that the salesman hurriedly printed the tickets without asking for her ID! As we entered the theater, she was still babbling that she hadn't been carded.
When I look back on the days when Tracie and her girlfriends would use fake I.D. as they were under age, to get in the clubs, I marvel at how time has flown.
Tracie inherited her youthful genes honestly. Our Grandma who wore stilettos into her 90's would never admit her age, and confirmed most men don't act theirs. I know Tracie will continue to wear her high heels, her fluorescent pink lipstick, outrageous attire and remain forever young. She's a menopausebarbee... but alas- she ain't sweatin it!
Tracie in Pompeii 2012
Tracie has never and still does not encompass anything that resembles "old age", and that is why I coined her a menopausebarbee. Just like Madonna, Vanessa Williams, Kris Jenner and so many numerous baby boomers, ----- she's getting older, but she's still a doll!
A doll... A doll who unlike our mother does not embrace her aging Goddess. Mama could have coined the saying, "Age is strictly a case of mind over matter, if you don't mind, it will never matter." Tracie and I have a different take and as we like to say in the Pacific Northwest, 50's ain't old... if you're a tree!
I have to share this story as it really exposes the hilarity and laughter which we share.
On Christmas, Tracie, Mama and I found ourselves in line at the packed Regal Cinemas to see Django on it's opening night. We were promptly informed that the 5:20 show was sold out and that we could purchase tickets for the 7:20 show, but we had to make a decision fast as the tickets were selling out rapidly! Tracie with cash in hand peered over her shoulder and assured no one was listening as she whispered to the cashier to sell her two senior tickets (one for Tracie and Mama) and one adult (for me). Her frugality outweighed her ego, but she was furious that the salesman hurriedly printed the tickets without asking for her ID! As we entered the theater, she was still babbling that she hadn't been carded.
When I look back on the days when Tracie and her girlfriends would use fake I.D. as they were under age, to get in the clubs, I marvel at how time has flown.
Tracie inherited her youthful genes honestly. Our Grandma who wore stilettos into her 90's would never admit her age, and confirmed most men don't act theirs. I know Tracie will continue to wear her high heels, her fluorescent pink lipstick, outrageous attire and remain forever young. She's a menopausebarbee... but alas- she ain't sweatin it!
Dana and Tracie, you both are Forever YouthFul. Your presence and joyFul contenances, raises the bar of respect and acceptance for all of us who are committed to radiate love and encouragement! Thank you so much for your blog! We thank our Creator for you.
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Thank you Cleven! Many blessings for you and yours in 2013.
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What a wonderful piece! So simple and true to Tracie...
Aging gracefully is really what she does - or rather - she remains one of those ageless women, beautiful, strong, stylish, courageous and just beyond any stereotype. Love her!
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And I'm lucky enough to have special people in my life like you Beauty. xo
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