Nancy is caught in between the laws of the state and the requirements of her church. If she marries, she loses some valuable benefits that she receives as a widow. If she doesn't marry, she can no longer take holy communion. How will she solve this situation?

Yes, Nancy was a clown in another life! In fact she inspired over 200 7th graders to become clowns too! She performed in parades and events with some colleagues and a student who eventually became a clown at DISNEY WORLD in Orlando. "I found my inner child," she claims, "making kids happy."

Janet grew up in the 1950s and 60s. Her ideas about race and ethnicity were formed by the prevailing culture of the East coast and her parents' beliefs and lessons. Then came life. Her beliefs changed and the culture changed a bit too, over the years. Now, she passes on her acquired beliefs to her family and friends.

When valuable things go missing, older people sometimes feel like they have been careless, silly, and spaced-out. Nancy loses a valuable keepsake and tries to make it better. Janet loses her cellphone in an embarrassing way. Been there and done that?!!

Janet recalls the idyllic childhood she had while staying with her grandfather in the Catskill Mountains. But when her family moved a thousand miles away, in the 1950s, she lost touch with him. On her one visit before he died, she probably broke his heart. Now Janet gets to have her own heart broken.

Nancy remembers how her high school reunions changed along with the stages of life. - from fancy sit-down dinners to afternoon potlucks! Best friends become mere memories. Schoolmates become strangers. By the time Janet attends her 60th, it's pretty much pointless.

THIS IS THE STUFF MOVIES ARE MADE OF! Nancy describes the reckless experiences she had as a teenager. There are MANY! And they range from Moscow to a nudist colony. "Was I ever stupid again? asked Nancy. "Oh yeah!" she answers herself.

A child's family birthday party - OF OLD - was a simple affair. Not any more! Today's parties have themes and accessories and expensive cakes. Still, some parties stand out through the years - the beginning of an unlikely relationship, a special date in time, a transition. We've had a few of these through the years!