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Marjorie McLellan, the “older” beekeeper in Sister Bee, passed away on Friday, July 16th.
“You know, you reach a time in your life when you’re not trying to impress. You just want to get along.” – Marge McLellan The above quote is one of my favorites from Sister Bee. It’s a tricky one that I didn’t quite get at first. I remember it seeming important when Marge said it because her tone shifted from lighthearted self-deprecation to solemnity which grabbed my attention. At first, I thought it had something to do with resignation and the giving up or softening of ones opinions/principles/stridency with age. Today it seems to have more to do with an opening or generosity that comes with maturity. When we’re young we have so much to prove! Marge helped me see that age can bring the confidence it takes to take a break from trying to ourselves to listen and appreciate what others have to say.
Marge McLellan modeled graceful aging for me. She was a dear friend and mentor to many. I miss her already.
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