During our Tuesday outing, BJ had a thirst for a beer at a marina. We both longed for a water view with boats. So we headed to Pt. Loma and landed at Southwestern Yacht Club. We wandered into the restaurant and thought we’d take a peek at the nautical view. Low and behold, the waiter agreed to seat us and had a yacht club member host us as his guest, so BJ could order her beer. The waiter treated BJ like royalty–and could not have been more considerate. That act of kindness made my day and I’d like to think that all our nonagenarians are treated with such honor and respect.

 Have you hugged a nonagenarian today?

I had the pleasure of joining my dear friend, Elsa, during an Oakmont of Pacific Beach Happy Hour. Here’s singer, Marty Murphy, serenading her with my all time favorite song, Funny Valentine. Marty was accompanied by Gloria Smith, who is indeed, glorious at the keyboard.

It was so great to see Elsa and others singing along and dancing to the music. What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon–with an amazing nonagenarian sharing the delightful music.

Former Marine, 97-Year-Old BJ, Still Patriotic and Proud

I was with BJ yesterday when she greeted visitors, young and old, at the USS Midway Museum. She described her role as a Marine during WWII.  She signed her memoir for those who wanted to take her story home with them. She is so amazing.