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Maria Hanley's avatar

Happy birthday, Kristine! Love your reflections on aging, and I can definitely relate. Our 40s can feel so liberating!

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Cliff's avatar

Happy Birthday Kristine! You're younger and finer than ever to me. Also, well done on walking for 150 days straight. I'm so proud of you!

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Tami's avatar

Isn't Mr. Mike the FUNNIEST!?! I love that "finally, the 2nd shift is here"! Made me laugh!

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Celina Z's avatar

Happy birthday, Kristine! I love your perspective on turning another year older - something I’ll reflect on as I join you in turning 41 this year!

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Nicole Gulotta's avatar

I tried #1000 Words of Summer last year and it was really helpful. I skipped weekends though. 😉 And yay for a trip to look forward to!

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Penny McGinnis's avatar

Happy birthday! And welcome to taking time to notice things age. Sounds like you have a lovely trip coming up. Enjoy!

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civil winters's avatar

hippo belated birdies two ewes! it honestly sounds like it was... delightful. :) can't wait to hear what you think of Middlemarch! and your neighbour sounds lovely.

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Margaret Ann Silver's avatar

I love this:

“But my birthday’s chosen delights remind me that these years of late have not be a divergence from youth, rather a reclamation of it. Not through potions, procedures, or lofty ambitions in the ways culture might encourage me to, but through paying attention.”

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