She now has 81 grandchildren and great-grandchildren to hear her schoolgirl tales, but the end of the story always troubled her. So after outliving three husbands and letting seven decades pass since her last high school class, Babson decided it was time to go back to school. —Jill Barton —Fla. Woman, 90, Receives H.S. Diploma (MyWay/AP)
Great suggestion, Rosemary.
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This is a good examle for the next generation. Don’t stop, keep learning and grew up. Be the person you want tot be.
Wow…
Reminds me that my 96 year old nextdoor neighbor just got her license renewed… for another four years. Isn’t that wonderful? Although, she only drives during daylight hours, and the farthest trip she makes is to a local diner every day at lunch :^)