A few weeks ago Judy and I heard some disturbing news about our longtime friend, Diane Kalas.
She had suffered a stroke in Flagstaff, Arizona, and was in the hospital.
Diane is a vigorous 91 years old but a medical emergency at that age is frightening.
However, Diane being Diane, after a week in the hospital and ten days in a rehab facility she and one of her daughters and a mutual friend left for an annual vacation planned a year ago.
In her beloved Laguna Beach, California.
Diane had lived there as a young woman, fell in love with it and has returned year after year.
She says it works like a tonic to her and judging by her activity it has performed its magic once again.
I met Diane more than half a century ago when we found ourselves working for the same television station in Phoenix.
I was in awe of this woman who hosted a morning program called Today in Arizona.
She had a wall of signed photographs of movie stars, entertainers and politicians that she had interviewed.
Diane went on to success in radio stations in Pittsburgh, Boston and San Francisco before ending her career as "The Shell Answer Lady" for a California refinery.
In later years, she adopted a scruffy mutt she named Rags.
"Nobody better try to cheat my lady at cards!"
So Diane, keep on keepin' on, and this next one is just for you.
So glad that Diane is "still here" and making the most of her long and fabulous life. Cheers to Diane (and Rags)
ReplyDelete91 is the new 81. Hope I look that good at 91! Love the pet quote.
ReplyDeleteWe wish here a good recovery. She's in a terrific spot to heal. tc cambria
ReplyDeleteWell she was only there for about a week. Back home in Sun City now.
Deletethecontemplativecat here.What a strong wonderful woman!
ReplyDeleteSome can't be kept down.
ReplyDeleteYour 91 year old friend (or 91 year young friend) is an inspiration to me, how she recovered quickly and traveled to California. Well done Lady.
ReplyDeleteShe is truly a wonderment.
DeleteWhat a wonderful story of a dear friend. So good to know that she recovered well and is back to her joys of travel and Rags!
ReplyDeleteI thought this post was going to go a different way so I'm delighted that Diane is still able to maintain her vigor and her traditions!
ReplyDeleteThat's definitely a good news story.
ReplyDeleteDiane sounds like a wonderful "full of life" person. I have a beach that recharges my batteries too. I need to go there soon, I only spend a day and go home feeling better.
ReplyDeleteShe has been dealt good genes, apparently. It’s good to live long and in pretty good health.
ReplyDeleteA week in your favourite place will do anyone good!
ReplyDeleteGlad it worked for her
That's awesome news! What an amazing woman!
ReplyDeleteShe sounds like a truly amazing woman. I hope she is enjoying her vacation. I will be headed to Laguna Beach for a week in about three weeks. It truly is a place for a little rejuvenation.
ReplyDeleteIt's great to have longtime friends. Glad Diane seems to be doing better and is enjoying her time in California.
ReplyDeleteShe must have been in good shape before. Glad she came through that alright.
ReplyDeleteAn inspiration. Than you for sharing her story.
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