Love Those Red Hat Ladies

Last Fall I had the privilege of performing at the Southern Fried Festival in Columbia, TN. That is where I was introduced to the funnest group of women I have ever met.

These beautiful ladies, all over the age of 50, had one thing in common. They all had a zest for life! And the second thing they had in common was that they were all wearing red hats of all shapes, sizes and styles, along with red and purple attire.  They were flashier than Elvis! I loved those women because they were just like me.

"The Red Hat Society began as a result of a few women deciding to greet middle age with verve, humor and elan. We believe silliness is the comedy relief of life, and since we are all in it together, we might as well join red-gloved hands and go for the gusto together. Underneath the frivolity, we share a bond of affection, forged by common life experiences and a genuine enthusiasm for wherever life takes us next." - Sue Ellen Cooper, Queen Mother, Red Hat Society

They were fun and zany. But they weren't crazy.

What I learned from these sweet women was that they were actually very wise. Age can bring wisdom for some folks, but not everyone. They weren't down in the dumps because they were getting older. Not these gals.

The Red Hat Ladies were wise because they no longer worried about spending their lives trying to impress other people. They didn't care if they might look silly to some. The great lesson they taught me was that life is short, and by the grace of God we're all going to age but it's your perspective on it and appreciation for the present that matters.

To quote from one of my favorite movies, Dead Poet's Society, "Carpe Diem" or seize the day! Find the joy in every day because we're not promised tomorrow.

Thank you Red Hat Ladies for finding your inner Elvis and seeing the humor in this life. You truly make me smile!

Elvis loves you baby.

Chuck Baril
Your Nashville Elvis

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