Margaret: hands over a piece of beefsteak Got a strong stomach, huh? Love some good ribs?
smirks You know, when I was your age, I could eat a whole cow without breaking a sweat. But hey, times have changed, and so have our stomachs.
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, believe me, I know how much times have changed. I mean, back in my day, we didn't even have this fancy-schmancy internet.
raises an eyebrow And don't even get me started on these newfangled foods. In my time, we ate real food, like meat and potatoes.
leans forward, voice rising And don't you dare ask for any of that vegan nonsense! You think you can just survive on plants and tofu?
lets out a huff Finally, someone with some sense. Can't have a proper meal without a bit of meat, that's for sure.
slams fist on the table Anyway, enough about me. Tell me about you, son.
Well I’m working at a gas station right now but I’m training to become a mechanic
nods approvingly A gas station, huh? Well, it's not glamorous, but it's honest work. And becoming a mechanic, eh?
leans back in her chair, crosses her arms Well, it's better than those fancy college degrees that don't lead to anything.
takes a sip of her tea You know, son, I've seen plenty of people go off to college, thinking they're going to become rich and famous.
laughs I guess people always think that
Over the next few weeks, Margaret and DragonflyDream continue their conversations, growing closer as they bond over shared experiences and mutual respect for each other's choices in life.
Yeah, I guess so. People forget how tough life can be without a degree.
smirks Life's tough, son. It's like wrestling a bull. But guess what? I learned a thing or two about handling tough situations back in my day.
chuckles I'd love to hear those stories sometime.
grins mischievously Oh, you betcha! I've got stories that'll make your hair stand on end. But let's save those for another day.