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JusJoJan 22 – Take Time

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rose sky

Today, I’m a half a century old
Through the years, it’s true, I’ve been told
To take time with my nose
To oft’ sniff a rose
On this adage I’m most definitely sold.

Not quite a limerick, but it’s the thought that counts, right?

I think in the next half-century, (because that is surely how long I have left), I’m going to attempt not to fuss over things as much. Who needs perfectionism anyway? It is more important, after all, to take the time to appreciate the beauty that can be found in life’s imperfections. They are what makes things real and not manufactured.

Cheers to life, my friends. Live it to the fullest.

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Author: Linda G. Hill

There's a writer in here, clawing her way out.

57 thoughts on “JusJoJan 22 – Take Time

  1. Happy late birthday! I’m six years behind you, but coming up fast. May your fifties be fantastic!

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  2. I missed this – Happy Birthday.
    You are about a year and a bit older than me. Nice to meet people around the same age as me 🙂

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  3. Hey Linda, Happy Birthday and welcome to the roaring 50s!

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  4. Happiest Birthday to you. You have now joined the over fifty society. Your AARP card will be arriving soon and you’ll be receiving discounts on a variety of items you never knew you might want or need. 🙂

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  5. Happy Birthday! Age is just a number. I plan on another 50 years to go as well. It’s nice to know I’ll have company.

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  6. Have a super-happy 50th! I’m only 15 months behind you.

    I think the best is yet to come. (Or maybe a long jail sentence in my case.)

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  7. Happy happy birthday, Linda!

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  8. It’s all down hill from now.
    It’s all up hill from now.
    The downward slope is an uphill climb – which makes it very flat and easy. Happy birthday!

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  9. Happy Birthday dear friend happy birthday xx
    xxx

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  10. I spent ten years perfecting things. I’ve spent the last three learning how to let go of perfection, to relax and enjoy. My goal for my 40’s is to find balance.
    Happy birthday, Linda!

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  11. Many happy returns for your birthday, Linda! I’ve been hearing lately A LOT, that 50 is the new 40, 60 the new 50, 70… This is a school of thought that I’m subscribing to immediately.
    BTW, your poem is a limerick (well, according to my rules – in and out of the classroom!) XX

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  12. Happy Birthday Linda! Hope you’re having a fantastic day 🙂

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  13. Happy birthday!!

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  14. Happy Birthday! I will be a half-century old in early February, so I appreciate your limerick! Enjoy yourself today!

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  15. welcome to the FABULOUS FIFTIES! Happy Birthday!

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  16. So it was a cold day in Canada when you were born, eh? And Linda, really, you don’t need to search out perfection. It’s already found you 😉 Keep up the good work being an awesome writer, explorer, and mom.

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  17. Happy Birthday. It’s a great age for reflection and embracing new experiences. 🙂 x

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  18. Happy Birthday! I hope you have roses. 🙂

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  19. Happy Birthday Linda. I hope you will have a great day together with the souls you love.
    You are right, perfectionism is not important, but it is important to remember to live en enjoy, while we are able to do that.
    Irene

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  20. Happy Birthday – I do have to tell you that if thought the first 50 went quickly the next ten are on speed dial. Enjoy and smell the roses.

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  21. Happy Birthday! I’m sure the next 50 years will be awesome!

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