My mother’s ultimatum - The Port St. Joe Star

My mother’s ultimatum - The Port St. Joe Star

I’m 63 and still single, but my mother has never given up hope that she will get me married. “What about that nice young lady who cuts my hair?” “Ma,” I tell her, “I’m old enough to be her father.” “What about the community director at my apartment complex?” “Ma,” I say, “she’s old enough to be my mother!” “You’re too picky!” she says. She is right. I had no small number of opportunities with some very lovely ladies, but I just panicked at the t…