She Be

Spent some time with PoPo one night last week after listening to a smashing timeless vocalist for an hour. We see each other at least four or five days out of the week these days, but we do not always have quality time together. Just before lights out, I sat in her room chatting about plans for traveling and plans for the holiday. She asked me if I would be home for dinner the following night, like she does every morning when I leave the house for work. She always asks because I always have a different answer - no set pattern of when I eat at home, except for Monday nights with the family. I told her I would most likely be going to a friend's place for dinner and some down time. Somehow from there she started giving me advice about boys, I mean, men. When my grandmother is giving me love advice, that is when I know my love life is struggling. Ha! Even though she does not know all the ins and outs of my love life, she just wanted to share with me. In her book, persistence is key - a dude lacking persistence is not worth my time. She also said that a girl must never give all of herself just to gain what she wants. (She was referring more to the girl's heart and emotions than to her physical body.) She is right; as a girl I should not give too much of myself until I know the other party is in the deal too. We chatted for an hour or so, laughing and just enjoying each other's company. I fancy listening to her speak genuinely and effortlessly from years of living and being. Yet her spirit remains youthful and free. Wise woman, she be.