Background:
A woman born in 1933¹, I am a dedicated mother of six wonderful children and a proud grandmother to ten loving grandchildren. My life has been enriched by the joys and challenges of a large, close-knit family.

Interests²:

• Television Enthusiast: I have a deep passion for television, and it’s been a delightful way to unwind and explore various stories and characters.³
• Ice Cream Aficionado: Ice cream has always been a sweet indulgence that I cherish. It’s the little pleasures in life that make it beautiful.⁴
• Widow: I have experienced the profound loss of a spouse⁵, which has taught me the importance of resilience and cherishing the moments with our loved ones.⁶
• Devout Catholic: My unwavering⁷ faith in the Catholic religion is the cornerstone of my life. It provides me with strength, purpose, and a strong moral compass.⁸

Why I Want to Join “The Golden Bachelor”:
I believe life is a continuous journey of discovery and connection. Having experienced the beauty of family, faith, and the sweet moments in life, I am now eager to explore new adventures⁹. “The Golden Bachelor” offers a unique opportunity to create new connections, find love, and make unforgettable memories¹⁰.
Through my rich life experiences, I bring wisdom, warmth, and an open heart to this journey. I understand the value of love, relationships, and the importance of connecting with people on a deeper level. I am excited about the possibility of finding new love and embarking on this exciting adventure.¹¹
As a devout Catholic, I believe in the power of love, faith, and hope. I look forward to this opportunity to share my life story, my values, and my desire¹² for new connections with the world.
I am excited to be considered for “The Golden Bachelor” and the chance to explore the next chapter of my life.¹³

1.  Love the transparency and specificity, but maybe we could use a phrase like “mature woman,” “senior,” “retiree,” or, my personal favorite: “old dame.” ↩︎
2.  Other possibilities for this section include: Beanie Babies, Hallmark Stores, Tweety Bird, spying on my neighbors through the blinds, crossword puzzles, tabloids (that I buy only for the crossword puzzles), and worrying about things I can’t control. ↩︎
3. Please also mention her love of reality television, game shows, and sitcoms like I Love Lucy and The Mary Tyler Moore Show. ↩︎
4. A sweet indulgence she really cherished after the doctor said no more beer and ice cream was the next best thing. ↩︎
5. I miss him. ↩︎
6. Married for a whopping 65 years! ↩︎
7.  If this is true, I’d like to discuss the nature of an unwavering faith, because this has not been my experience. ↩︎
8.  I feel like this is the right time to mention how close she is to St. Jude, but I also don’t want this Bachelor guy thinking about lost causes, so let’s hold off until after the first rose ceremony. ↩︎
9. Is this a euphemism?! ChatGPT is making Grandma sound like a saucy minx! ↩︎
10. Is “unforgettable” the right word to describe a geriatric person’s memories? Just curious. ↩︎
11. I’m actually pretty certain she’d hate being a contestant on this show, but this sounds convincing, let’s keep it. ↩︎
12. To quote the philosopher Nelly, “It’s gettin’ hot in herre.” ↩︎
13. And if things go well, we can work on her “Bachelor in Paradise” application next! ↩︎

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Citation:
OpenAI. (2023). ChatGPT (Oct 15 version) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com/chat

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