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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March 1, 2014 at 5:48 pm
Happy late birthday! I’m six years behind you, but coming up fast. May your fifties be fantastic!
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March 1, 2014 at 6:50 pm
Thanks very much Dylan, and yours when you get there. ..ya youngun’! 😉
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January 25, 2014 at 3:00 am
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
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January 25, 2014 at 11:11 am
Thank you, Dar! 😀
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January 24, 2014 at 8:19 pm
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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January 24, 2014 at 8:25 pm
So you must be right around the same age as Nav – he said there is 15 months difference between he and I.
Thanks for the birthday wishes, Sue. It was very pleasant. 🙂
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January 24, 2014 at 8:41 pm
I remember him telling me his star sign once but now I can’t remember what it was. We are definitely the same age but I think he may be a little older. I’m a Leo 😉
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January 24, 2014 at 9:46 pm
Nope, he’s a Libra, so you’re about two months older. Interesting, isn’t it? It’s like being at school again. haha
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January 25, 2014 at 1:22 am
So there will be two of us celebrating the big 5-0 next year…. woot! Make sure you blaze the trail before us lol
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January 25, 2014 at 11:07 am
I shall do my utmost to make your path clearer. 🙂
haha
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January 23, 2014 at 6:54 pm
Hey Linda, Happy Birthday and welcome to the roaring 50s!
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January 24, 2014 at 8:05 am
Thanks very much! 🙂
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January 23, 2014 at 1:18 pm
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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January 23, 2014 at 2:51 pm
Thank you, Susan! 🙂 I actually had to google AARP. haha
‘Fraid retiring from being a mom isn’t in the cards for me. And besides, I’m in Canada. 😛
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January 22, 2014 at 9:37 pm
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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January 22, 2014 at 10:17 pm
You will! Thanks, April 🙂
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January 22, 2014 at 8:29 pm
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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January 22, 2014 at 10:16 pm
Thank you very much, my dear 🙂 I agree, the best is yet to come. And if they throw you in the slammer, I’ll be sure to send you a cake with a nail file in it. You’ll be back out in no time. 🙂
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January 22, 2014 at 11:14 pm
You’re a pal.
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January 22, 2014 at 11:19 pm
Hey, what are friends for if they can’t bust you out of jail? 😉
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January 22, 2014 at 8:24 pm
Happy happy birthday, Linda!
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January 22, 2014 at 10:14 pm
Thank you, Marie 🙂
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January 22, 2014 at 7:15 pm
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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January 22, 2014 at 7:38 pm
Excellent! Thank you, Bruce. 🙂
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January 22, 2014 at 6:55 pm
Happy Birthday dear friend happy birthday xx
xxx
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January 22, 2014 at 7:37 pm
Thank you, my friend 🙂
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January 22, 2014 at 4:05 pm
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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January 22, 2014 at 4:29 pm
Balance is an excellent thing to strive for. 🙂 Thanks, Joey!
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January 22, 2014 at 3:22 pm
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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January 22, 2014 at 3:35 pm
Thanks very much, Lee-Anne. I’ll stick to that 40 thing. 🙂
I think my limerick has one or two extra syllables in the last line… it’s a perfectionist thing. 😛
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January 22, 2014 at 2:18 pm
Happy Birthday Linda! Hope you’re having a fantastic day 🙂
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January 22, 2014 at 2:24 pm
Thanks very much. 🙂 It’s been pretty good so far, and the rainbow trout tonight is going to make it even better 😀
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January 22, 2014 at 1:46 pm
Happy birthday!!
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January 22, 2014 at 2:22 pm
Thank you 🙂
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January 22, 2014 at 1:41 pm
Happy Birthday! I will be a half-century old in early February, so I appreciate your limerick! Enjoy yourself today!
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January 22, 2014 at 2:22 pm
Thanks very much Bill. 🙂 Glad you liked the limerick.
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January 22, 2014 at 1:24 pm
welcome to the FABULOUS FIFTIES! Happy Birthday!
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January 22, 2014 at 2:21 pm
Haha! Thank you! 🙂
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January 22, 2014 at 1:15 pm
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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January 22, 2014 at 2:21 pm
Aww, thank you so much, Paul. You’re such a sweet guy 🙂
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January 22, 2014 at 2:34 pm
How can you say that!? You haven’t even had a taste 😉 There’s some sugar for your birthday cake. 😛
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January 22, 2014 at 2:44 pm
*wipes drool off chin*
No comment.
😉
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January 22, 2014 at 1:06 pm
Happy Birthday. It’s a great age for reflection and embracing new experiences. 🙂 x
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January 22, 2014 at 2:18 pm
Thank you 🙂 Being as it’s right in the middle, I’m sure it will be. 😀
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January 22, 2014 at 12:57 pm
Happy Birthday! I hope you have roses. 🙂
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January 22, 2014 at 2:17 pm
Thank you Dave. I do! 🙂
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January 22, 2014 at 12:54 pm
Happy Birthday again!
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January 22, 2014 at 2:16 pm
Thank you, again! 🙂
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January 22, 2014 at 12:49 pm
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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January 22, 2014 at 2:16 pm
You’re right Irene – it’s of the utmost importance. Thanks very much!
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January 22, 2014 at 2:20 pm
😀
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January 22, 2014 at 12:34 pm
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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January 22, 2014 at 2:10 pm
Haha. Thanks very much. I shall 🙂
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January 22, 2014 at 12:32 pm
Happy Birthday! I’m sure the next 50 years will be awesome!
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January 22, 2014 at 2:09 pm
Thank you! I’m sure they will, as long as I remember as many of them as I do the last 50. 😀
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January 22, 2014 at 12:29 pm
Happy birthday!
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January 22, 2014 at 2:08 pm
Thank you, Charles. 🙂
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