Forever Young

Everyone, say Hi to Joyce, its her birthday. She is 85 today.

Joyce was my neighbor for 6 years before moving to Jacksonville, Florida. I can't tell you how much I enjoyed listening to her stories. She was born in London and raised on a plantation in Jamaica, where she lived for over 40 years. Her family finally relocated her to this country because they didn't feel it was safe for her to be in Jamaica alone.

Joyce never looked even close to her age, never acted it either. I remember when I met her she was gardening in her back yard. She was wearing a haltar top and short shorts. I thought, we should all look that good when we are 80-something.

I asked Joyce what her secret was for seeming so young.

Oh dahling, its easy, never look in a mirror and never admit to yourself that you're over 25.