I just wanted to give a quick shout-out to everyone and say thank you for all the good birthday wishes. Today I officially turned 63 years old. I’m a little bummed that I can’t be doing what I did last year, celebrating my birthday at the senior center at their big annual Halloween party, but I’m still waiting to make a full recovery from this long covid.
I’m not complaining though, things could be worse. My dad died 24 years ago at age 63, after a long battle with cancer. I remember someone at the office expressing their sympathy and saying at least he lived a good, long life. I wasn’t buying it then, I’m certainly not buying it now. I feel like I’m just getting started.
Anyway, I really am grateful for the people in my life. Family and old classmates and the very kind people who visit my blog. And of course, the ornery group of characters below, the folks at that senior center I’m always going on about. This really made my day.
Happy Halloween, Everybody.
Happy birthday Doug.
ReplyDeleteI’m sorry that I didn’t know when your birthday was, but I do now.
I hope you pass your dad by many years – you should because you’re still a young whippersnapper (I don’t think I’ve ever heard of an old whippersnapper).
My dad died at 83. I still have 4 years to go to catch up to him.
Thank you Peter. I hope you’re around for a lot longer too. 🙂
DeleteHappy Birthday - keep on keeping on. My Mom died at 74, I'm 82 so far so good. I think the odds are on our side. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteHappy, Happy Birthday, my friend! 63 is not a long life; there should be many more adventures to go. May they all be happy ones! One of my cousins just died at barely 66 and that's also way too young. Hoping for year filled with improving health, Doug! xoxo
ReplyDeleteWell, Happy Birthday Dug! Sorry you aren't up to celebrating at the Senior Center, but perhaps you will be soon. I certainly hope so. And yes, 63 is young. Next year is the big 8-0 for DH and me... (and that is 'old'). But we're lucky to have gotten this far, so no complaints. Take care of yourself and know your friends (Senior Center and online) miss you.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to you. A good day. My older brother's birthday was today. My younger's was April 1. Every day is a good birthday day.
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