I recently took a job working in retail. It's a job that requires communication skills with actual humans in real time, not typing a story for them to read in the future. It also requires I get up, get dressed, eat, do my hair and makeup and venture out of the house each and every day.

I like it.

I like communicating. I like helping people and I love seeing people interact. If I was a writer, it would give me lots of great material! Oh, wait, I am a writer ... I'm also human, much like many of the people who come through the doors where I work. And, as a human, my heart is touched by the way people interact.

Today a beautiful woman walked into the store with her three grown daughters. She wanted a handbag, and it didn't take her long to find a stunning, teal bag accented with silver zippers. A few moments later one of her daughters approached with a reddish (blah) bag and held it out proudly ... I laughed at the woman's response.

"I'm only 75 years old. I will not be caught carrying a grandma purse."

She had attitude and a brilliant smile, making her appear much younger than her 75 years. And as she proceeded to explain that she would enjoy beautiful things, and carry purses she loved no matter what the intended age market, I hoped I'd be able to stay young as long as she has.

I can imagine the woman doing anything her heart desires because she wants to live life to the fullest. I can imagine her dancing to music in the supermarket isles because to fail to dance is to fail to experience the joy of the moment. I can imagine her walking in her white sandals and capris along the beach, wearing the adorable shirt she purchased that matches her teal purse.

I can imagine her smiling at the end of the day because she truly experienced every minute. And I can imagine her after her life is complete, grateful she took the time to enjoy each breath ...

I can imagine this because of the sparkle in her eyes as she spoke and her endearing enthusiasm. And I know she's passed this attitude on to her daughters because they joined into planning their summer wardrobes and vacations right along with their mother.

It's an attitude I'm sure she's destined to share with many others ....