Aging with a flourish: “Rose” of Clay County is one of several young-at-heart in the Wabash Valley who refuse to let a slower gait and aging eyesight keep them from seeking amusement or social companionship. “Rose” never learned how to drive, has macular degeneration in one eye, and walks with a cane, but looks forward to karaoke nights and joining like-minded gadabouts on day trips and weekend getaways with a Terre Haute travel company. On this day last June, the septuagenarian boarded the Belle of Cincinnati at Newport, Ky., for a two-hour dinner cruise on the Ohio River.
“Rose,” color print, chosen Overall Winner in Aging in the Wabash Valley photo competition at Indiana State University; winners announced at March 27 reception and exhibit in Hulman Memorial Student Union on ISU campus. Local contest and exhibit in conjunction with appearance and photography exhibit, “Aging Across America,” by Dr. Jeffrey M. Levine. “Rose” is part of permanent exhibit in College of Nursing, Health and Human Services (the Arena) on ISU campus; will be on display in May at Community Theatre of Terre Haute; also to be featured in April-June issue of Arts Illiana’s Spectrum magazine.
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What a beauty she is, too!!
Thanks, Brenda. She’s my mother. I posted this photo last year after we took the day trip. But I cropped it up close and personal for the competition.
Did I miss that? I don’t remember you putting that in the post, but wow! What a fabulous mother!!
Thank you, Brenda. She gets compliments everywhere we go!!
I bet!! I liked how you cropped it with the boat in the frame. The picture really tells a story of love, adventurous spirit and shining soul.
I admire her determination to live life to the fullest!
I admire your lack of jealousy and your celebration of who she is. You’re pretty terrific, too!
Well, thank you very much, Brenda. What a nice thing to say.
Great photo, love the balance of it. I hope I have Rose’s attitude when I grow up. I love her hat.. So put together. 😃
Thank you, Ilex. She dresses like that every day! And never leaves the house without her lipstick! The hat is her signature look. Everyone stops and says, “I LOVE your hat!”