Food for thought

In April, Maya Angelou was interviewed by Oprah on
> her 70+ birthday. Maya really is a marvel who has
> led quite an interesting and exciting life. Oprah
> asked her what she thought of growing older. And,
> there on television, she said it was 'exciting.'
>
> Regarding body changes, she said there were many,
> occurring everyday...like her breasts. They seem to
> be in a race to see which will reach her waist
> first. The audience laughed so hard they cried. She
> is such a simple and honest woman, with so much
> wisdom in her words.
>
> Because of that, I share this.... by Maya Angelou
>
> When I was in my younger days,
> I weighed a few pounds less,
> I needn't hold my tummy in to wear a belted dress.
> But now that I am older,
> I've set my body free;
> There's the comfort of elastic
> Where once my waist would be.
> Inventor of those high-heeled shoes
> My feet have not forgiven;
> I have to wear a nine now,
> But used to wear a seven.
> And how about those pantyhose-
> They're sized by weight, you see,
> So how come when I put them on
> The crotch is at my knee?
> I need to wear these glasses
> As the print's been getting smaller;
> And it wasn't very long ago
> I know that I was taller.
> Though my hair has turned to gray
> and my skin no longer fits,
> On the inside, I'm the same old me,
> It's the outside's changed a bit.
>
>
> But, on a positive note...
>
> I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad
> it seems today, life does go on, and it will be
> better tomorrow.
>
> I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person
> by the way he/she handles these three things: a
> rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree
> lights.
>
> I've learned that regardless of your relationship
> with your parents, you'll miss them when they're
> gone from your life.
>
> I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same
> thing as making a 'life.'
>
> I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second
> chance.
>
> I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with
> a catcher's mitt on both hands. You need to be able
> to throw something back.
>
> I've learned that whenever I decide something with
> an open heart, I usually make the right decision.
>
> I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't
> have to be one.
>
> I've learned that every day you should reach out and
> touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a
> friendly pat on the back.
>
> I've learned that I still have a lot to learn. I've
> learned that people will forget what you said,
> people will forget what you did, but people will
> never forget how you made them feel.