All chapters seem to ebb and flow as ladies exit and new members enter. Not all women are interested in all that the RHS has to offer. They see it as going to lunch once a month, and not much more. These ladies soon tire of wearing Red Hats and Purple. What is left are the ladies that enjoy playing dress up and exploring new things.

The RHS is good for women, and ladies will always seek us out. Some will stay and some will go, but with each new lady we meet our lives are richer. We come to accept the fact that not everyone is as interested in the RHS as we are~ that is okay with us. We see the RHS as a party that we invite other ladies to, and it is their choice if they want to come and play.

Some ladies may see the RHS as a novelty. We see ourselves as wearing our Red Hats and dressing in Purple when we are 102, still strutting our stuff, and still having fun.

When you put on that Red Hat and Purple so much more is asked of you. You are asked to smile and talk to strangers because they are drawn to us. We do not just walk into a place, we make an entrance and all eyes are on us. Because we are so visible, we are watched; and yes, judged. Many ladies are not comfortable with being in the spotlight. These ladies will either come to love it or choose to leave. Sort of like a tidal wave, the secret is to ride that wave, and land standing on your feet laughing out loud.

So many women do not realize just how great they are. Life is a daring adventure... Let it begin again at 40 or 140!

~ Great Quips and Quotes ~

When I am wearing our colors, I am a parade of one!

I found the secret to staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age.
-quote from another great Redhead Lucille Ball

Just remember~ If the world did not suck we would all fall off!