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Seventy-two, thrice-divorced, and currently dating a man ten years her junior because "he has all his original parts."

They called themselves the "Old Mature Girlies"—a name coined ironically by Margaret’s granddaughter that stuck like a stubborn garden weed. Every Thursday at 4:00 PM, the quartet assembled. They weren't just "seniors"; they were a force of nature in orthopedic sneakers and silk scarves. The Inner Circle old mature girlies

A retired judge who still looked at you like you were in contempt of court if you used a salad fork for dessert. Seventy-two, thrice-divorced, and currently dating a man ten

Margaret straightened her spine. "A gold-plated walker doesn't excuse a lifetime of cowardice." The Strategy The Inner Circle A retired judge who still

"Good," Margaret said, adjusted her sunglasses, and signaled for the valet. "It keeps the eyes hydrated. Now, who’s buying the first round?"

She paused, looking at her friends. They all shared a small, knowing smile—the kind of smile only women who have survived everything together can manage.