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
They drove off in Margaret’s vintage Mercedes, four "mature girlies" laughing loud enough to rattle the windows, far too busy with the present to worry about the past. old mature girlies
"We go tomorrow," Margaret commanded. "Full regalia. I want the Chanel suits. Dot, wear the red lipstick that makes men over eighty faint." They called themselves the "Old Mature Girlies"—a name