Being 64 seems particularly significant as that was the number that signified old age when I was young—when you would worry if someone would still love you, when you would retire to a cottage in the Isle of Wight if it's not too dear. My birthday is always when I evaluate my life and make my resolutions rather than the new year. I've been doing a lot of thinking over these past few weeks and I look forward to sharing my goals for my teaching and my work and especially my attitude over the next weeks for Studio Sunday.
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Well, happy birthday then! I'm not far behind you. I suppose I do an assessment myself on my birthday, particularly as I've entered this time of AARP nagging & social security/Medicare decisions looming. However I can't shake the artificial divisions of the calendar and the feeling of fresh start turning to a blank calendar on January first brings. Birthdays have a different feel somehow, time getting away rather than opportunities awaiting. Well - guess it doesn't hurt to have two "where am I going" life checks in a year! This perspective you've presented has given me something to think about. Looking forward to hearing what you have decided upon.
Belated Birthday Wishes Susan!
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