In Her Words: Olga Brown, 82, On Lifelong Learning & Living With Purpose

Could staying mentally and physically active and embracing the philosophy that things happen for the best be the secret to a long, youthful, vibrant life? Olga makes it look that way!

I am Mexican-American. I grew up in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas, an hour outside the border cities of Reynosa-McAllen. I am the oldest child of five and I had lovely parents who thought that there wasn’t anything I couldn't do. They always said, “You’re the best. You can do it.” It was wonderful to grow up with parents like that. When I was in grade …