You didn't really think I could get away with not posting on my 50th birthday, did you?
When I press "Publish Post" at exactly 9:10 a.m., I will be exactly 50 years old. It's about time! I think it's fair to say that my salad days are officially over -- the inexperience of youth and all. Again, it's about time! I'm not old, just finally grown up. I guess there was a time in my life, even recently, when that idea was horrifying, but I’m actually really thrilled that I’ve arrived. I feel like I finally fit in my skin, my slightly sagging skin, yes, but my skin. It’s been a long journey. Nice to meet you, Nancy. Happy Birthday. And as my sweet little Scottish gram would have said, "Many happy returns of the day. May God bless."
And by the way, I do, in fact, have a zit. Some things never change.
So, it has come to this. My final words are courtesy of Lisa, whose Lewis Carroll-based show I mentioned yesterday. They are from her Director's Note in the program, and I can't think of a better sign off.
"This is a story of growing up, and all of the madness, the work, the stories and games that go along with that. What do we need to know in order to move onto the next step in life? What childhood lessons or friendships do we take with us or leave behind? How do you spend your time? What rabbit are you chasing... Who ARE you and what is your Wonderland?"
I'm starting to figure it out. In the meantime, I have a Bittersweet Chocolate Frosted Layer Cake to bake...
Love,
Nancy
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Of course, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, NANCY, but is it REALLY over????? You have mostly entertained, sometimes saddened, and always inspired me for the last 100 days, and now the thought that I won't be reading your blog first thing every morning feels like not finishing the last chapter of a really good book......maybe there will be a sequel before too long?????? And, indeed, as our Gram would always say, "God Bless." xoxox
ReplyDeleteHappy, Happy Birthday Nancy. I have enjoyed reading your blog and would like to suggest that perhaps you will begin a new one for life in your own skin. Many happy returns of the day indeed, dear lady.
ReplyDeletemarching toward Medicare, peace, laf
Happy "Jubilee", girlfriend!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the last 100 days and the gift of sharing the intimate,funny,sad,special and ordinary moments of your life with us (zits, whiskers and all). You are 50 and fabulous!
xoMB