To the elderly couple walking down the street:

You both had canes, hearing aids, and thick glasses. But you also had enormous smiles and were holding hands. Thank-you for the reminder of everyday romance and the timelessness of love. —In with the old

This article appears in Sep 2-8, 2010.

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  1. I love loves like this.
    I love seeing couples like this on the street. My parents are in their late 50s and still smitten, but my dad has primary progressive MS (the “worst” kind, go dad) so they don’t get to walk anywhere now let alone when they’re both elderly. I’m always happy/ jealous when I see really old men still walking about or elderly couples enjoying a walk together.
    Nice love. 🙂

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