Wow! Time Flies!

Okay, so tomorrow, the 19th, is a big, big birthday, really big . . .
Funny thing is, 
I'm glad to be here - glad to be where I am.  I'm not concerned, or worried, or conflicted about my age, my looks, or my habits! Que sera, sera!  I'm happy, I'm content with my life.  I'm still curious, still looking for the next adventure!

I'm in love with my husband and I am glad that my Mom is my next door neighbor.  


I care if there is suffering and, in whatever way I may be able to alleviate it, I will try to do so. 

I try to be courteous and respectful of others, falling short at times, with the inevitable flare-up every now and then.

I still love to look up at the sky and watch the clouds, or study a butterfly as it flits and partakes at the "local flowering pubs" in the yard! I'm interested in all of God's  creatures - great and small - those that fly, or walk or crawl.   


I take particular pleasure in watching my cats at play. 


I have been thrilled to see my niece Katie, and her husband Chris, become  such good parents to their little son, Jamie who will have a new brother in April!


I am proud that my Mom continues to try new things and am amazed at her innate ability to do  just about anything she puts her mind to.

I  have always been proud of my brother and his accomplishments, his sense of humor and his loyalty to family and country.  I have been delighted to watch as
he and my sister-in-law, Linda, become the terrific grandparents that they are!


I am honored to have such good friends, and you know who you are.  We have been through the good, the bad, and the ridiculous together!  And I say,
"Lucky Us."

My husband, my best friend, my sweetheart, my lover - we eloped, we were kids, we had to "grow up," didn't we?  We didn't know anything!  I do know this -- I would not have wanted to take this wild and crazy ride with anyone but you.  You have helped me realize who I am.  And, as I said in a dedication many years ago at my first solo exhibition, and more recently at our 40th anniversary when we renewed our vows, "You encouraged me by example, supported me with love, shared my hopes and dreams."  

I am so very lucky - I know it - I revel in it. 

So, bring on the purple, it is my favorite color, I will love wearing it!