On a warm sunny afternoon, two elderly gentlemen were sitting on a park bench, enjoying the breeze and reminiscing about the good old days. Suddenly, a young woman jogged past them—fit, full of energy, and dressed in her summer workout gear. One of the old men smiled warmly, watching her go by.Noticing his gaze, the young woman slowed down, walked over, and with a teasing grin said,
“Are you checking me out, old-timer?”
The old man chuckled and replied gently,
Oh no, dear—not checking you out. I’m just smiling because it reminds me that no matter how much the world changes, there’s still beauty, sunshine…
I’m just smiling because it reminds me that no matter how much the world changes, there’s still beauty, sunshine and the joy of youth. It’s comforting to an old heart.” The young woman laughed, touched by his words, leaned in and gave him a quick kiss on the cheek. “That’s really sweet,” she said, and jogged off smiling. The old man turned to his friend, grinning wide: That’s 3 points for me, Harold. You’re up next!”