Love this! I’m 82, and I look forward to 96. But only if I stay somewhat healthy and pain free. At some point, I began to glimpse the end of the line. And wonder more and more about new beginnings. I’m open to many possibilities. My mind expands beyond Planet Earth. I equate past, present, and future as somewhat equal. If I return to Planer Earth, might it be 2000 years into the past or future. My imagination grows by leaps and bounds unfettered by religious boundaries or what others think. I’m becoming more free. Thank you for sharing your many wondrous thoughts. And thank you for putting pen to paper with such honesty. It’s not always easy.
Dec 7, 2023·edited Dec 7, 2023Liked by Stephanie Danler
This is great. Wanted to emphasize what you write in #15: the unconditional love bit. My childhood was super chaotic, but the backbone I have in life is my parents' love, always. It has helped me get through incredibly traumatic events and remain resilient. I don't know how people do without it. ETA: happy 40th!!
“I don’t want your fear.” Never would have guessed at 13 that I’d still feel so young and so old at 40, but I am absolutely grateful to be at its door. This post is a reminder there’s so much to be proud of. Brava.
Love this! I’m 82, and I look forward to 96. But only if I stay somewhat healthy and pain free. At some point, I began to glimpse the end of the line. And wonder more and more about new beginnings. I’m open to many possibilities. My mind expands beyond Planet Earth. I equate past, present, and future as somewhat equal. If I return to Planer Earth, might it be 2000 years into the past or future. My imagination grows by leaps and bounds unfettered by religious boundaries or what others think. I’m becoming more free. Thank you for sharing your many wondrous thoughts. And thank you for putting pen to paper with such honesty. It’s not always easy.
This is great. Wanted to emphasize what you write in #15: the unconditional love bit. My childhood was super chaotic, but the backbone I have in life is my parents' love, always. It has helped me get through incredibly traumatic events and remain resilient. I don't know how people do without it. ETA: happy 40th!!
"I bathe in the poem and try not to ask too much of it." ❤️
Happy birthday, my dear wise funny beautiful talented friend. And no you will never stop telling your friends what to do and I love it!
I love this series of snapshot thoughts and my highest calling is to master the balance of #23. Happy birthday.
“I don’t want your fear.” Never would have guessed at 13 that I’d still feel so young and so old at 40, but I am absolutely grateful to be at its door. This post is a reminder there’s so much to be proud of. Brava.
Living counts as much as reading. I needed that! Happy birthday 🥳
Thank you. These are so thoughtful and engaging. Each one made me think in some way. Happy birthday.
This was such a delightful read. Happy, happy birthday to you!
I love you, happy birthday
I fuckin love you. Happy birthday.
LOVED this!! Cheers to 40!