At 82, Everly was told she was “too old” and dressed “inappropriately” for a trendy restaurant. Her response? A viral Facebook post that sparked outrage and demanded change.
My name is Everly, and at 82, I haven’t lost my love for trying new things. It was a bright Thursday morning when my daughter, Nancy, surprised me at my little garden shop. Her visit was unexpected, and her suggestion even more so. “Mom, let’s try that new restaurant downtown,” she said, her eyes sparkling with the thrill of sharing something new with me.
Nancy invites Everly to a restaurant | Source: Midjourney
We were both dressed simply; I wore my usual floral blouse and khaki pants—nothing fancy but clean and comfortable. Nancy was in jeans and a T-shirt. To us, it was not how we dressed but the joy of spending time together that mattered.
We chatted excitedly about the restaurant as we drove, eager to make a new memory together. Little did we know, our simple outing was about…