So… there I was preparing to head out for the day with Mr 50Something, when I sense he is becoming a little toe-y. I heard the pacing and the car keys rattling and knew instantly that I was getting the ‘hurry-up’, so rather than finish the job properly, I figured I add the final touches in the car.
I emerge from the bathroom ready to go and he looked at me quizzically…
‘ummm … you look good …BUT …you haven’t finished ‘colouring in!’
I replied that I had my paint box and tools and that I would complete the work of art en-route…
He was then completely amused as he watched the portrait take shape layer upon layer on the blank canvas. A hint of colour here and a touch of gloss there, extra fibres for eyelashes, tinted gel for those (ever important) eyebrows, a defining edge for the lips and finally a quick powder dusting to set the lot.
Done … from ‘early morning bedroom’ face to ‘happy to be seen in public’ face in only 2kms….. and with endless commentary from the man who first questioned what was missing and then proceeded to ask ‘why do you bother with all this’ ?…. sigh…. Because I’m 50Something but not dead yet !!!
Wonder Years 
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