The One with the Elderly Actresses

I've noticed that a lot of old ladies in Halifax resemble older celebrities.

A woman came into OLFL (Old Lady Fashion Land) last week during our big pre-Christmas sale, and she looked exactly like Katharine Hepburn. Her hair was up in a bun, she was wearing a big scarf, and she walked around the store commanding attention (traits I've come to associate with Katharine Hepburn, warranted or not).

I wanted to start a conversation with her about Katharine Hepburn movies, but I feel like if I had've introduced myself by saying "Hello, I'm Sessa. Just to let you know, everything in the store is 30% off today, and can I just say you look exactly like Katharine Hepburn? I'm not trying to flatter you or anything, I'm being honest. Have you ever seen Bringing Up Baby or The African Queen? They're two of my favourite Katharine Hepburn movies. Do you have a favourite Katharine Hepburn movie? How about I just act as your personal shopper for the next hour while we discuss the merits of Katharine Hepburn's acting career?" would've scared her. Or forced her to go to another store.

I would hate to think that my obsessive love for Katharine Hepburn could theoretically cause a customer to leave the store.

Yesterday on the bus, a woman got on who looked exactly like Mia Farrow. She had long, wavy blonde hair. I'm not really as big of a Mia Farrow fan, so I can't say that I would've rushed up to her and launched into a conversation on how much I love Mia Farrow. But it still made me laugh.

I'm sure there's more dopplegangers wandering around Halifax, which only makes me think that maybe they're onto something when they say you're not supposed to drink the faucet water (sewage problem caused bad harbour water).