Today I am 59 years old. Now I can say with complete confidence, I am pushing 60. I so want to be here in this moment, on the cusp of my sixth decade. The world has never seemed more precarious or dangerous, nor the planet more on the edge of environmental collapse. Still, the spring is as beautiful as it has ever looked to me. Maybe it's just a matter of looking through eyes that saw an incredibly harsh winter, but the vibrant light green of spring this year makes the foothills look ecstatic. The wildlife seems to agree. Everyone is eating, mating, nesting, hunting, foraging like there is only now, this verdant moment.
My dead computer quieted everything, but I did not miss the cacophony. I actually loved the silence and now find it hard to reintegrate into the whole online life. I think maybe this blogging/networking thing works best in winter. Who knows? Maybe if something amazing crosses our path, I'll be inspired to photograph and share it. I have a cool photo of some huge crane flies mating, but I haven't tried connecting the camera to the new computer yet. I also haven't tried "migrating" my Photoshop program from my backup drive. I'm hesitant about everything techie these days. Even our dsl connection has intermittently dropped out on us. I think I must be the static queen or something. Well, anyway, we've only been posting about once or twice a week. If we're lucky, we'll keep up with that pace. I can't help it… you know I'm pushing 60!
Happy 59th Birthday, robin andrea!
ReplyDeleteI remember someone saying to me that we are in the adolescence of our old age. Maybe that is why this spring feels like some of those springs so long ago (-:
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Happy Birthday!! I remember pushing 60 with fondness (especially now that I'm pushing 71!)
ReplyDeleteHappy 59th Birthday, Robin!! I'll be 78 in August!! How on earth did I get SO OLD so fast?????? Hope you have a wonderful day and weekend! Enjoy!
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Happy birthday, Robin! I'm in favor of pushing..whatever the next year is! Enjoy today...and every day!
ReplyDeleteI think your computer problems are caused by your magnetic personality. No?
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday! Soak in the springtime!
Happy Happy Birthday. It is a fine birthday (it's my son Daniel's as well). Funny, at 60, I feel as though I am into my 7th decade. But then, I'm older than you. ;-) I love you, my webby friend, and I wish you the best year yet and many many more!
ReplyDeleteHappy Happy Birthday. It is a fine birthday (it's my son Daniel's as well). Funny, at 60, I feel as though I am into my 7th decade. But then, I'm older than you. ;-) I love you, my webby friend, and I wish you the best year yet and many many more!
ReplyDeleteHappy 59th! And may you have many more!
ReplyDeleteA very Happy Birthday to you, robin a! Hope you guys fete it well!
ReplyDeleteso you're having a birthday! wo0o0 ho0o0! i wanna know what's on the menu for the evening! spring is indeed divine, and what a gift to be celebrating your birthday along with the renewal of life everywhere around you! hope your day is filled with celebration and laughter! happy birthday, robin!
ReplyDeleteMuch love from paradise. You continue to inspire me, and I remain honored to share glimpses of your lovely corner of this amazing planet. Happy Birthday, dear Robin! XO
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Robin -so happy to have met you on line! My "Big 6-0" is just a month away, not sure how I feel about it -but as in all birthdays, it sure beats the alternative!Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday you puppy you.
ReplyDeleteI settled into the twice weekly posting and it was a huge relief. Just don't leave us all together.
Have a great day with lots of spoiling.
Happy Birthday, Robin! Here's wishing you a great year to come.
ReplyDeleteHAPPY BIRTHDAY good blogger buddy! You and Roger have survived a true annus horribilis with great courage.
ReplyDeleteI do hope you are inspired to blog reasonably often, but if not please know we'll still be thinking of you and wishing the best.
A very Happy Birthday! MandT & Bodhi
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday! You're hardly old at all these day.
ReplyDeleteMaybe the world's prospects are as grim as you fear, but I'm going to take the Pollyanna approach and try to feel good about it.
I hope you and Roger (roger?) are well, and I hope you find the inspiration to keep on blogging.
Happy Birthday Robin. Hope it is everything you hope...
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday, Robin! And lovely spring day on both sides of the continent in honor of you!
ReplyDeleteIt really is hard to get back into the swing when you've been away from the internets, isn't it?
Your birthday gift to yourself is perhaps to spend more time in the fertile moments of now, rather than in the cyberworld.
Happy birthday, young Robin!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Dear Robin! So glad you have some beautiful springtime to make it joyful. We miss seeing you and Rog, and look forward to your occasional blogs! Love and xoxo
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Robin and thanks for posting in large print. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Robin! Being from the north, I know what you mean about the world seeming so green after the winter snows. It seems to suddenly wake from a long sleep.
ReplyDeleteJust post when you feel inspired. I have a feeling you'll be insoired often enough to satisfy all who read your blog.
hope you had a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteHappy Belated Birthday! I hope you had a wonderful day and best wishes as much adventure as you want. After all, 59 is a PRIME number. :-)
ReplyDeleteI called...I emailed...I refrained from FB since you didn't advertise it there. I hope you and Michael had a memorable day -- love the snow pictures of your twin.
ReplyDeleteNext year, shall we have a big blow out or is that not your cup o tea? I dunno...we may have to celebrate BIG.
Happy Birthday my dear friend.
Happy belated birthday, my friend. Keep on pushing.
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