Many celebrate July 4th as the birthday of the USA. I look at it as the anniversary of the conception of the USA. The birth taking place in Paris in 1783.
Either way, the holiday marks a passage of time. And that, my friends, has long been a no-no in tinsel town. And thanks to Extreme Makeover, The Swan, various cosmetic companies and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Board of P.S.(other countries names may be substituted for "American"), the apperance of aging is becoming a no-no all over the "civilized" world.
OK, here's the point(in a round about way, of course). I was talking to my mom on the phone Saturday. She's in a fly-over state, unless you're running for President. She's retired, and she and her friends have really gotten into community volunteering. One of her friends(lets call her Joan) visits what used to be called a resthome. Joan hadn't been in for a while, and one of the women she regularly visits wouldn't lift her head up. The staff told Joan that the woman had been in this position for a few days. Joan sat down and tried to talk to the woman, and upon lifting her head, discovered that the poor woman had grown a small beard and mustache. Joan told the staff to help the woman keep herself groomed, and on the next visit, the woman had her head up.
We all should have some pride in our apperance, but looking our best has nothing to do with looking young, or looking "done".
And so, to mark the passage of 228 years, Happy Conception Anniversary USA!!! I raise my glass to you!(She's looked better, but she's ready for a comeback.)
Chinquapin
Posted by chinquapin2
at 12:01 AM PDT
Updated: Sunday, 4 July 2004 12:15 AM PDT
