We have known these three for 64 years, most of our lives. Take a look at "Women, After All" by Melvin Konner. Give a little thought to how you got here. You may be able to see that these women represent wisdom, love and energy. All sorts, too many kinds to list and comprehend. Since they are 80 years old, they represent 240 years of lively, intelligent, appreciative life.
Take a moment to think of what 240 years means. 240 years ago, the US constitution had not been ratified yet. It was the year 1781. Household electricity wasn't available. Roads and cars we use all the time weren't available. Of course, these women don't reach back that far but they do represent rich life, more than we can know in detail.
With writing, memory, photography, videography, we are slowly getting better at bridging the years and appreciating the treasures in them. Maybe you have heard of the book "Extra Life" by Steven Johnson or seen the PBS video. There is much awareness of the cost of speech and communication to stir hatred and malice but paying respects, touching base and saying Hello can do a great deal to enrich life and remind us of what we have achieved.
