We all like to think we're good people; that we're someone who gives to others when called upon, quick to say "yes" when favours are asked, expecting nothing in return. But I'll say it: I'm 42 years-old and in that time I've said "no" to more grade three school field trips than I can count, and I admit to hiding when people come knocking on the door for bottle drives. So basically, thank God there are people like Mary Cotter, a 103 year-old woman to take up our slack.
103.
One hundred.
AND THREE.
Mary is a senior citizen (x2!) from California who recently celebrated her 103rd birthday at the Montclair Seniors Centre, and she dressed like Wonder Woman - a fitting costume - since she's not a resident at the centre, but a volunteer.
That's right; Mary spends her days - after driving her car from the home where she lives in independently and alone - volunteering at the centre doing things like, you know, pouring coffee for young 'uns of 78 or 90. The staff and members of Montclair honoured Mary for her long time service and friendship with a Wonder Woman costume and party where Mary proclaimed the secret to longevity is "keeping busy." (At least it wasn't "exercise" and "abstaining from alcohol;" I'd be screwed.)
Guess I better return this Pizza Day volunteer form marked "Will attend."
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