Some people lament the passage of time, especially when that results in a higher number of birthday candles. Having several people I care about who were “cut short” on time, including my late brother, I prefer to think of birthdays positively–they certainly beat the alternatives!
This year, I felt completely spoiled. In spite of my protestations, my family insists on going all out to celebrate on my behalf. Karla contributed one of her drawings to mark the occasion. She captured my ever-present coffee cup, too.
Karla's Rendition of a Freberg Birthday Party
To top it all off, my horoscope for the year says that this coming year, people might start to perceive me as “wise.” In spite of the obvious irony of being “wise” and reading horoscopes at the same time, I like that possibility.