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Hmmm. I'm turning 70 in a few days and throwing a party for 50 of my closest friends. Mariachi band; sangria and beer with appetizers followed by champagne and cake. I LOVE celebrating another year of life. Here's to many more - for you and for me!

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Oh I get it!. Just make it be a celebration in the present to celebrate the day! I'm right there with you. Party sounds fun. Save me some cake. :)

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Every day we wake up alive is a good day.

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Thank you David as I sit here finishing my cuppa coffee after a couple of rough days of seasonal depression. Thanks for reminding me of what's important in life.

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Seasonal D. Hang in there. Go to a library for bright light and people. Enjoy a cuppa at a friendly spot. Peace

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You sound quite “budhish” in this piece, living in the present and so forth 😀. Include the fear/disappointment or whatever it is that you’re a year closer to the great transition out of this body. Hopefully it means less for you to worry about!

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I’m hoping that’s true! Namaste.

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I sometimes call November cake month. We have so many family and friends with birthdays this month including my 67th next Wednesday. As I approach the end of paid work, I am feeling all kinds of abundance in my new hometown where libraries, walking paths and outside pursuits surround me. Having spent my first 23 years in the town where you are, I hope that walk with your wife was particularly delightful. Place matters more than ever as I age. Wishing you a year of good health, new adventures, and peace of mind.

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Cake Month! Love it.

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Happy birthday, and enjoy those moments of wisdom.

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"Let’s celebrate another day alive." How often the day (any day) is passed in a rush of activity but little of the joy of just being alive. I'm with you, I hardly acknowledge my birthday but instead try to acknowledge each day of my living (but gads why must the body hurt more with the living?).

Happy Birthday! 🎂

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Right there with you!

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Happy birthday fellow Scorpio. Mine’s tomorrow-the 4th. Lots of one on one dinners and a great weekend with a special one. Birthday’s that end in 5 or O, however, require major celebrations. Enjoy

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Happy birthday!

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Rita, we are bday twins :-) happy bday to us today..

And cheers to fellow Scorpio Dave!

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Ohhh, and Happy Birthday too! 🎂

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