today i turn 46, and feeling it!
many happy birthday wishes for all ... to be frank, i had completely forgotten about it myself until the other day (marlee, of course, reminds me). the kids make lovely cards, although of late i seem to be at war with them, jane, my mother, the neighbor's dog, afghanistan, etc.! ah, elusive peace, wherefore art thou?
people are surprised to learn that i am only 46 ... either i'm wise beyond my years (negative), or just look like utter cr_p! when i don a suit two days ago, literally every person i encounter (from the dry cleaner, to the cashier at the diner, to friends) comment on how sharp and great i look ... which can only mean that i am walking around looking liking a bum the other 99% of my life! is there a lesson in all that?
so yes, a bit older, a bit wiser, a bit more beaten up by life ... and just now forming callouses which will heal and make me stronger. being a parent to teenagers - that's got to add a good ten years to your visage and mental attitude. all's well that ends well though, and we conclude with a nice meal out (thanks jeff and kids), birthday cake, and friends. not bad for an old geyser!
jane is definitely looking forward to some r&r in miami to recuperate from it all!
h
many happy birthday wishes for all ... to be frank, i had completely forgotten about it myself until the other day (marlee, of course, reminds me). the kids make lovely cards, although of late i seem to be at war with them, jane, my mother, the neighbor's dog, afghanistan, etc.! ah, elusive peace, wherefore art thou?
people are surprised to learn that i am only 46 ... either i'm wise beyond my years (negative), or just look like utter cr_p! when i don a suit two days ago, literally every person i encounter (from the dry cleaner, to the cashier at the diner, to friends) comment on how sharp and great i look ... which can only mean that i am walking around looking liking a bum the other 99% of my life! is there a lesson in all that?
so yes, a bit older, a bit wiser, a bit more beaten up by life ... and just now forming callouses which will heal and make me stronger. being a parent to teenagers - that's got to add a good ten years to your visage and mental attitude. all's well that ends well though, and we conclude with a nice meal out (thanks jeff and kids), birthday cake, and friends. not bad for an old geyser!
jane is definitely looking forward to some r&r in miami to recuperate from it all!
h
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