This Is 58

Today is my birthday and, as you can surmise from the title of this post, I am 58 years old.

I’ve been thinking about how it feels to be 58 and the only real conclusion I have drawn is that it doesn’t feel like how I thought it would. I don’t feel like a grown up and I don’t feel like I’ve got much of anything figured out. But I do feel like I’m living the life I’m supposed to be living and I’m right where I’m supposed to be. I’m pretty fulfilled and happy, I have satisfying work and money to pay my bills with enough left over to save and invest. I have a husband and kids and grandkids who love me, I have a small circle of very special friends and a larger circle of really wonderful friends who are there for me in good times and bad. I have volunteer work and civic work that keeps me engaged and involved. And on top of all of that I have books and knitting and gardening and cats.

And a blog that connects me with all of you. I couldn’t ask for more, really. Thanks for being here.

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  9. Happy birthday, Carole. And I’d say . . . it doesn’t get much better than that, y’know! What gifts you have — all that you need and more. And I thank you for sharing them with us, too! XOXO

  18. Happy Birthday my beautiful friend! I’ve already FB,d and texted you but I can never give enough birthday wishes to my best friend. Wish I could have joined you at the campsite to celebrate 58 together but I’ll see you soon!

  23. You know I knew it was your birthday and I hope it was beautiful and joyful! Love you!

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