I met a lady today. She told me right up front, she was a feminist. She moved to our town a while back but admitted there is not enough differnet kinds of people. Ok, and This is the best part - she does Roller Derby.
My german Oma was a mild mannered women...until Roller Derby came on TV. She couldn't get enough of the elbowing and smacking each other around. These are fond memories for me and because when roller derby was ON, she didn't watch my sister and I as close as usual. One time we found the family address book and invited everyone with a phone number to dinner that night - unfortunately no one showed up. I can remember being quite disappointed even with a
red bottom from a good spanking .
Anyway my new friend and I went on to have a spirited conversation. She's 20 years younger, we have unsimiliar backgrounds and not much in common but there was a connection. The one thing we did agree on was that we both were high-maintenance and weren't princesses. We laughed and shared and genuinely appreciated each other. The one thing I shared with her is to not be upset if some of her strong feelings start to wane as she gets older - usually to be replaced by different passions. Those of us with strong feelings keep them for a lifetime. They are an ever-present part of who we are.
Our lifestyles could not be more different. The Roller Derby life is a wild one and this wild child is enjoying every moment. I think it is her way of acting out her Wonder Woman alter-ego. My Wonder Woman wants to clobber people too but not exclusive to any one group
As we parted, I gave her a big hug and she hugged me big back. Another Moment to delight in and another chance to meet one of God's girls. I don't think she realizes how much He would love to share Roller Derby with her. I hope Someday, she gives Him the chance...
