Middle Aged
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Back in the days when we actually bought and wrote on physical birthday cards and gave them to people in person or mailed those to them, I remember writing on every single birthday card this (at times, even those intended for children): “With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come.” Shakespeare had written that. I…
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Turning 40 for the writer has brought reflection on aging, experiences, and loss. The writer considers the impacts of reaching this milestone and recalls significant birthdays in various locations. The decision to mark the occasion includes starting a blog as a personal gift. The writer looks forward to more life and hopes for a better…
