The Magnificent Modern Mature Woman

What was the last live performance you saw?

Michael Bolton legally as Michael Bolotin born and raised in New Haven and currently living in Westport CT. He was diagnosed in 2023 of Glioblastoma (brain cancer) which he has survived thus far thanks to his daughters Isa and Taryn named as primary caregivers.

About 5 years ago, I had a dream that felt real conversing with his Mom who passed away long before that. After that, I notified his family about the event and attended his shows. His family invited me to Connecticut to meet me and to determine if I was being honest which I understood. I kayaked down a river from one his daughter’s marina then shopped at another’s boutique. In the midst of it all, I found but didn’t contact my cousins who I met once when I was young due to family conflicts. My sister lives in upstate NY and my niece is at UCONN so I’m considering a move near him, his family and mine to live my life near the water peacefully solo.

Michael Bolton concert was held in Lake Charles LA at a casino and arena which I attended a few times to see him as my last live performance. It was primarily women who were all about my age. It was after the dream. Met some nice people along the way. He’s a great performer who wrote and performed some of the most romantic ballads ever.

Leslie Elizabeth David.

What’s a job you would like to do for just one day?

The reason why I would like to be the Chief Operations Officer of Uber Eats is to make it better and safer for the drivers.

Being recently retired not by choice, I am earning my extra money through Poshmark and Uber Eats. Currently with Poshmark, I’m a level II Ambassador for the quality of customer service that I give that includes pricing, communicating, delivering to post office in timely manner and packaging. It didn’t happen overnight. Uber could learn a few things from them although totally different concept and platform.

Before I even became a level I Ambassador with Poshmark, I learned lots in that time to be a better closet owner. Uber Eats should consider stepping stones of accomplished deliveries of a driver before giving him/her extra stops on the way to the driver’s original destination. Truthfully, I messed up that exact same thing on my first delivery because another got piggy backed onto it. So, I’m only doing solo trips and rejecting the added trips until I feel ready. Plus, I’m not ready to give rides yet in my car. Give drivers time to learn on the road before adding on more to their routes and times.

Earlier this morning on X, I did leave communication regarding the above matter with Uber Eats. People use the app to get the deliveries of their favorite foods from their favorite places so allow the delivery drivers to feel the same joy with a gradual break in period. It might keep drivers on the road for the company.

Update: Will do one or two more deliveries with them because I’m onboarding for a new part time job in a great area.

Leslie Elizabeth David.

What are your favorite brands and why?

Being undiagnosed officially, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, I display many traits that influences my decision on my purchases. Truthfully, I obsess when things don’t work and I am thankful when they do. Here’s a brief look at my faves below.

Toyota. Currently, I own my second Corolla which I bought used. 2017 LE model in red that has only required periodic maintenance. I keep it in a garage when not in use. It design reminds me of my former VW Jetta but more reliable.

Apple. On my third iPhone which is a 13 plus I have an iPad that are both reliable and useful. The extra money is worth the quality. I do a lot on my devices so I need reliability.

Raleigh. Years ago, I purchased a Raleigh Technium 12 speed touring bike from an inheritance which my Dad was furious that I spent some change to buy a new one. 1997. Divorced and bought a home near the paved trails in west Michigan which the bike gave me freedom and therapy in one.

IKEA. My home has the furniture brand in my bedroom, living room and dining room that has a retro design that fits the time period of my home. Plus, I have the blue bags which one is in the cargo net of my Toyota that I put my grocery bags in so one trip to unload when I get home.

Poshmark. The brand is an online network of people who buy & sell from their closets. I have learned about POL, Easel, Zenana and Free People to name a few. Most sellers are willing to negotiate price on items respectfully but bidding way below market value doesn’t work. The Poshkings, a_girl_thing and others are my faves.

Others are Kenmore appliances, Hill’s Science Diet food for my cats, and Clinique Skincare and cosmetics that have done well also.

The above brands have all made my life more peaceful and less stressful which we all need. Live well and in peace.

Leslie Elizabeth David.

List the people you admire and look to for advice…

As time has moved forward, the people whom I have trusted has dwindled significantly that has included family primarily cousins and siblings which impacts who I admire and seek advice from to friends.

Growing up, I was like many others my age an open book regarding my life because I didn’t have anything to hide. As I got older, I also became wiser after being burned from those who pretended to be a friend and who had their own agenda. Unfortunately, my siblings showed their true colors as well as my parents. Wisdom gained.

The few people who I trust out of admiration and advice are my sister, my friend who’s from VT who I met at work, and the ex husband of a former coworker. My friend who I get relationship viewpoints from including workplace politics. My sister is more financial chat since we both worked in banking/finance for most of our lives with family issues mixed in. The ex husband of a former friend/coworker gets some of everything although he has a tendency to go overboard that can be overwhelming. He has a good heart though.

Listening is the most important part that my feline divas, Bella and Luna, have been there for me more times than I can count. Before, it was Seville, Madrid, Adrian and Sukiyaki. My babies are my blessings who have fur instead of wings. My payment to them are treats and snuggles. They never let me down unlike the humans above on occasion.

The few & the trusted are rare.

Leslie Elizabeth David.

Do you vote in political elections?

As an American citizen born and raised on the international border next to Canada, I believe that it’s my civic duty to vote which is an honor and privilege.

My Mom took it one step further by working at designated voting locations in northern Michigan. She felt that it very important to be a visible older woman working the elections.

Truthfully, I have missed voting in smaller elections but have learned my lesson. The smaller normally means bigger impact locally and results quickly.

Get out & Vote!

Leslie Elizabeth David.

What gives you direction in life?

My guiding light is my relationship with Christ who I, unfortunately, walked away from for roughly seven years of the time of working for a “Christian” business but didn’t act like it. Truthfully, I maybe didn’t either.

Although, I’m “retired” at age 64, I didn’t plan this until I would be closer to 70 but God has plans for me. Decided to hold off on moving due to lack of motivation and recent change of locations from northern Michigan to central Connecticut.

My trust is Him is also needing to make extra money to survive with my social security which I’m selling from my online closet and delivering restaurant meals to customers. My retirement fund isn’t much so not ready to use it yet. Staying active is more important with getting enough rest.

Through prayer, reading the Bible, attending worship service plus trusting my senses are my tools that provide my guiding light through Him.

Leslie Elizabeth David.

Do you have a quote you live your life by or think of often?

Helen Keller quoted that, “Life is either a great adventure or nothing,” that seems to resonate with my life.

As I tell those similarly around me is that, “Live life to the fullest because life is an adventure.” Plus, I’ve plan to our Creator, “thank you for the great ride.”

However, you choose to live your life, I hope that it’s full and complete. Mine, I have learned to be content on my life’s journey with my felines. In addition, life in itself is an adventure then it’s always fun to throw more of it into it like venturing to destinations unknown or checking out a place to eat in my area that I never been.

Happy Travels,

Leslie Elizabeth David.

What is your favorite holiday? Why is it your favorite?

Being born on the winter solstice on December 21 so close to Christmas, I have learned to love Holidays opposite of those at year end. The 4th represents the strength and the character of the US.

The 4th of July celebrates our day of independence but it also represents the freedoms that we have as well that shouldn’t be taken for granted. My family arrived during WW1 to escape the dangers of my ancestors homeland for safety and opportunity.

For many Americans, they get extended Holiday time off from work especially the auto industry when change over to the next model year begins. For my ex husband, it meant the last time to breathe before the craziness begins.

Myself, the Holiday represents freedom that my family has found in the States years ago plus I found time myself to celebrate by riding my bike on the trails in west Michigan. Freedom of being on the path without worry and feeling the sun on my face with a gentle breeze was the gift of independence for me.

The 4th of July is a day of gratitude for freedom.

Leslie Elizabeth David.

Have you ever been camping?

In my younger years, I was fortunate enough to attend a church camp plus went camping in a tent, trailer and motor home.

In my preteen years, my parents made me and my sister attend camp but not our brothers. We were living in the Detroit suburbs and were attending a huge church where the opportunity came about. All the campers were from metro Detroit and the camp was in northern Michigan on a huge inland lake not far from I-75. We attended roughly four years but didn’t make significant changes in our lives. Although, our kind maintenance man married our front desk/camp store manager so something good came from it.

During the same time living on the island, we’d sleep out in a tent in our backyard backed up to protected forest land. Later on, my family rented a pop up trailer to camp in Kentucky. Then, we rented a motor home that caused more problems than it was worth in Canada. On my honeymoon, we camped outside of Gatlinburg TN in the Smoky Mountains while visiting Nashville and Rocky Top.

My idea of camping now is staying in a business friendly hotel that offers free breakfast, Happy Hour, gym and easy access to the interstate to get to nearby airports. I fly Tuesday through Friday when it’s mainly more business than pleasure.

Below is one of my favorite pictures taken from an airplane leaving HPN (Westchester County AirPort) to CLT (Charlotte Douglas Airport).

Leslie Elizabeth David