11th Hour of Divorce & Trial: What Else Can I Do?

[2thepoint]

Ya know, the greatest thing happened today, and I didn't even mention it! The gal I know that does my hair works with a lot of senior citizens who like the roll-up style - actually, that is a good portion of her clientele.

Recently, she saved her little divorce alimony money's and purchased a a salon business in a nursing home (I told her to call it a senior community!). Anyway, I got my hair done at that place today.

It was a great experience! Of course, I have always enjoyed "cutting up" with her elderly clients. I seem to like to hang with the elderly crowd - I found that to be especially true at the church.

I am very colorful and artistic. I am not the typical suburbanite - that is for sure. And at the church, I could definently feel my age bracket avoiding me, likely based on hairstyle and clothing style alone (nevermind I am a retired UGA professor with an earned Ph.D.). Listen, you know when people shun you, you can feel it.

But the elderly croud always invited me to their breakfast table before the morning service. This wild red hair, with chocolate, tangerine, blonde, and sweet-sour sauce highlights and low-lights didn't bother the ladies with blue hair.

Anyway, I was a big hit at the salon today. All the ladies (residents) were smiling, and so was I, as I cracked my jokes, and acted like myself.

I also kicked it off good with the previous salone owner who is still working there. I really sense I have a talent (or comfort) with elderly people and seniors. I was dancing to the 40's music on the way out, and two ladies got up to join me! One said, it would really be great if they actually latex some music in here. I told her, MaMa, turn up your hearing aid! Somehow, it's ok for me to say that.

There is definently a volunteer possibility here. They have parties and such - and the location is in a ritzy town. I'm not looking to make any money, since I have an income.

I could do art lessons, dancing, exercise, photography at thier dance functions. Many things. I think I would really enjoy it.

This would be consider GALing I believe. Yas

Sounds like you have found your calling, Yas. Go for it!