Posted in 2026, Writing

In My Skin

What’s the oldest things you’re wearing today?

I will admit to hanging onto things for a very long time, but today the oldest thing I’m wearing today is my skin. HAHA! It is sixty-six years old and although it has seen better days, a little worn and out of shape from the day I received it, it is serving me well.

Right after I wrote that, I realized I am wearing my mother’s initial ring on my pinky finger. It has her initials EP on it.

I don’t know how old she was when she received it, but if I were to say she got it as a high school graduation gift, that would make it 86 years old.

Her ring is the oldest thing I’m wearing today. After my skin 😉

Gram, Uncle Lester, Janice, mom holding me and my twin (I don’t know who is who! 1963-ish)
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I am a collector of family history - pictures, stories, facts - whatever I can get my hands on. I share that at It's All About Family. I started Thoughts From the Passenger Seat because I have a lot on my mind! It started riding on the back of my husband's motorcycle and on business appointments but I don't do much of either anymore but the thoughts are still there. I enjoy writing and I hope you find something that you connect with on either of my blogs. Thoughtsfromthepassengerseat.blog - Thoughts From the Passenger Seat NancyB422.com - It’s All About Family

2 thoughts on “In My Skin

  1. What a beautiful post! Your mother’s ring carries not just age, but generations of love, memories, and family history. And the humor about your “66-year-old skin” made me smile. Treasures like these are truly priceless.

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