90-year-olds share first date at a bookstore
93-year old Miriam Steiner and 90-year-old Harold Sharlin have warmed the hearts of Internet users around the world with the story of their first date.
After Sharlin’s granddaughter met Steiner at a local restaurant, she thought she was perfect for her grandpa. She organised a blind date for the nonagenarians, who both lost their spouses over 15 years ago, at a local bookstore. When staff members saw the sweet couple, they just had to snap a pic to share with the world on Facebook.
Lena Little, Marketing Director of the Politics & Prose bookstore said the pair quickly grabbed their attention. “The staff didn’t hover or interfere with the date, of course, but Harold and Miriam cheerfully stopped by the information desk in good spirits before leaving,” she told The Huffington Post.
The duo spent the whole afternoon together, and though they aren’t sure of the future, both had a great time. “It’s not easy, making connections as a senior,” said Steiner. We could all learn a valuable lesson from these young-at-heart lovebirds.
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