Don't question who I have lunch with

Ok.. I'm a bit peeved at my co-workers. I had lunch a couple of days ago with a woman in her late 60's. Her name is Patty. Patty can be a bit nosy, whiny and hard to deal with. My mother was the same way when she was her age. Alas, my mom died 4 years ago, so Patty is like a "mom" figure to me. She has never married and has no children.

So, she and I had lunch and we ran into two other people who work in our department. Rosie and Grace. These two don't like Patty and hate dealing with her. They treat her with no respect and never answer their phone when she calls. They saw me, smile and said "hi". But when they saw Patty, their attitude changed and they just ignored her. We were seated across from them. Which didn't thrill the girls. Patty and I finished before them and headed back to the office.

Rosie comes to me and says "Grace asked me why would you have lunch with Patty? You must have not been in the right straight of mind." First off, you don't tell me what to do. Because I don't. It's you two that don't like her and that's your choice. But I get along with her and yes, she has issues but I don't let it get to me or take it personal.

Another thing, Grace has issues of her own. She complains that she can't find the right man or why do they lose interest in her? Well if she keeps spreading her legs for every man who has a cock, maybe that is why? She should put on a chastity belt and when the right man comes along, the train can enter the tunnel.

Dealing with the elderly is difficult. My parents raised me to respect your elders and others. There are times when I wish they were still around. I miss them dearly.