Maggie is old, she's crotchety, and she's funny. After agreeing to stay in a nursing home until an injury heals, circumstances cause her to remain there for nine months. After her anger cools off, she becomes interested in the histories of the other residents and records their stories in her journal. Between that, and arranging to have miniature bottles of alcohol brought to her by friends, the mildly-profane Maggie manages to enjoy her stay. But even better, after leaving the nursing home, she's off on a trip to Tahiti.