I think this is one of Helen's better posts

[drmeow]

http://margaretandhelen.wordpress.com/2009/05/06/shit-happens/

"I’m 83. For most of my life, I drove a big car and watered my lawn in the middle of the day. Now I think twice about how I live because I realize life goes on and my grandchildren will be here long after I am gone."

"For most of my life I never gave much thought about gay people. Now I watch Ellen and really hope she and Portia are happy together. What do I care if gay people want to get married."

"For most of my life I really didn’t care too much who ended up in the White House. Then one day a lunatic took up residence and started an unnecessary war, condoned torture and made me ashamed of my country. So now I pay attention… because shit happens. Really. I mean it."

[AndyA]

1. Now they would be fun to have a conversation and a beer with!

It shows that people can change, they can evolve and if they keep an open mind they can continue to learn and evolve as they age. At 83, Helen is more youthful than most Republicans half her age.

May they live long and healthy lives, and keep blogging.

Thanks for posting, I added them to my Favorites so I can be sure to check back. ;)

[Hekate]

2. I love that old lady. I want to be like her in another 20 years.

Thanks for posting this.

Hekate

[Grey]

3. I want to be like her right now. nt

[Hekate]

4. Me too, but as I'm only 61 I figure I need to practice more! nt

[malaise]

5. I love Margaret and Helen

Nice post indeed

[Wednesdays]

6. K&R

:kick:

[Fresh_Start]

7. Thank you for introducing me to Helen

its a delightful read.

[Lisa0825]

8. I was gonna post it too! :-) My favorite passage....

"These morons have nothing left to offer. There are no solutions for peace. Instead we must always be ready for war. There are no solutions for poverty, instead we must carefully protect the wealth of the wealthy. There are no solutions for the environment, instead we must simply put our heads in the sand and pretend that life goes on forever - unchanging and without consequence. No wonder these guys look bloated and constipated. They’re full of shit, and lots of it."