Mrs. Lydia A. Sharpless of Whittier, Cal., 104 years old, is the oldest woman voter in the United States. She was the first woman to register in California and is the oldest voter in the state. Mrs. Sharpless has three children, thirteen grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Her oldest boy is 77 and her daughter 72.
The father of this centurian died at 101, had 66 great grandchildren and his first vote was cast for George Washington.
Mrs. Sharpless attributes her long life to natural strength, a simple life and the beautiful climate of California. Her great ambition is to live to be 110 years old, and she expects to see great-great-grandchildren.
As another American election approaches, several of these pearls of wisdom are hitting home, especially #5, which I’m interpreting as permission to stress eat. May these updated 10 commandment justify whatever self-care routine you need over the next few months!
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Wow! Ten more commandments I can break!
😂🤣 Who wants to be 103 anyway? She certainly doesn’t seem like she’s having much fun.