Yesterday I attended a presentation given by the First Lady of Los Angeles, Amy Elaine Wakeland. The event was held at the historic Ebell, and it was lovely. Ms. Wakeland was a compelling speaker and her presentation was educational and interesting. There was much to learn, and much to enjoy. And yet…

 

I was distracted. In my line of sight, there sat a stunningly beautiful woman. Of Latin descent, she was perfectly composed and impeccably dressed. She responded appropriately (with applause) to various parts of Ms. Wakeland’s speech and silently nodded her head in agreement at other times. Though I was paying attention to the speaker, my eyes couldn’t help but focus on the beautiful woman before me.

 

I’ve met this lady before, though I don’t recall her name. She is probably at least 75 and she is fabulous. She once told me that decades ago she started some sort of group for Latin women in L.A. She accomplished quite a bit as a young woman. And now, in her dotage, she still attends meetings and lectures, and takes it all in. There is no end to her learning.

 

After the luncheon, I wanted to speak to the lovely lady whose beauty had distracted me so. But I missed her. I looked across the room and saw her as she was taking her leave. She was wearing glamorous sunglasses and as she turned to face the exit, the sun rested on her dark, perfectly coiffed hair, as if the light had found a place to linger. I do hope I see her again. No such thing as too much beauty.

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