Cheeks

I was once told that, "A mature person thinks before he speaks."

If that's the case, (and I believe it is), then why do so many senior citizens feel the need to tell people how fat they are?

I had a strange experience last weekend. Over the past five weeks, I have lost about 15 lbs. I'm down about 2 belt sizes and some of my clothes are getting baggy on me. I feel hungry all the time, but I'm glad that I'm following through on this attempt to get back to a better weight.

Last weekend, an older woman whom I see now and then, said to me, "What are you eating? Your face looks fatter every time I see you!" For a little background, I should tell you that I can remember a few years ago on an Easter Sunday when she greeted a guest at church by saying, "Wow! You're fat!" I'm not kidding. She really said that.

So, how do you respond to someone like that? I usually say something like, "Well it's wonderful to see you too!" Maybe I should try something like, "Don't make me have to sit on you!" or "I only pretend to like you." Those are a couple that I'm tossing around.