Diane Keaton has been America's ditsy sweetheart since she crossed paths with Woody Allen in Play it Again Sam and then won the Academy Award for Annie Hall.
Up until a couple of weeks ago, I'd never had the pleasure of seeing the 64-year-old Boomer and spokesbabe for L'Oreal cosmetics up close and personal.
Since Charlotte and I are patrons of SMU's Tate Lecture Series, we got our chance to see the dynamic Diane a few nights ago.
See is a relative term -- seeing as how our season tickets allow us entry only into McFarlin Auditorium's THIRD BALCONY. This, as anyone who's anyone can tell you, is the BOTTOM of the Tate Lecture Series food chain Dahling.
The food chain didn't keep us from seeing Ms. Keaton. And Diane didn't disappoint.
I don't know what I was expecting (an aging actress telling stories about the "good 'ol days"?). What we got was an engaging talk about perseverance and the power of not letting age slow you down.
It was powerful stuff.
Who knew little Annie had it in her?
Not me.
She told the poignant story of helping her mother deal with the onset of Alzheimer's and watching her dissolve into someone she didn't recognize. Her memory of driving her father with a grapefruit-sized brain tumor home from the hospital is something I won't soon forget.
This wasn't all, THE SUN'LL COME OUT TOMORROW...but she did break into song a couple of times (btw, nice voice). Through it all, was the simple Boomer message: KEEP MOVING.
I'll give her this, she practices what she preaches. The woman started her family at 50 (adopted two) and has had more than her share of Hollywood romances. Today she's a soccer mom, actress, spokesperson, film maker and preservation activist. That's a lot for any plate. Even a Boomer's.
My Diane Keaton takeaway?
Life is constantly throwing curveballs. It doesn't matter if you can hit 'em. You just have to keep on your feet and keep swinging.
Good advice from one Boomer to another.
Thanks, Annie.
Prepare your own Mexican quick fix with this Chipotle-inspired bowl. Carbs are moderated by filling the bowl with beans, extra veggies and chicken. No need for rice, since the beans count as carbs.
Tips:
If you love tomatoes, increase the quantity to 1/2 cup, but note that the carbohydrates will also increase.
If preparing this recipe for one person, cut all of the ingredients in half. Or simply prepare the full recipe up to the end of step 2 and store leftover chicken and vegetable-bean mixture in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave on High for 1 to 2 minutes, or until heated through, and continue with step 3.
Health Bite: The iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese, copper and zinc in black beans help to keep bones strong and healthy.
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