[Magdalen] 39 today

[Joseph Cirou]

30,40,50, were not at all bad. 60 was traumatic, emotionally, 70 was the
worst birthday of my life, but not because of turning another leaf. 71, was
better

Joe

On Mon, Nov 24, 2014 at 9:59 AM, Jay Weigel <jay.weigel at gmail.com> wrote:

> I always tell myself, "Consider the alternative!" Happy birthday, Claudine,
> and as I tell all my friends, celebrating is mandatory, counting is
> optional. My life started over (one of several times) when I was 39 as I
> entered nursing school. I graduated at 42 and wasn't nearly the oldest
> member of my class! You never know what lies ahead, but expect it with joy.
>
> On Mon, Nov 24, 2014 at 9:40 AM, Grace Cangialosi <gracecan at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Happy Birthday...and remember, age is only important if you are a cheese!
> > (Or a fine wine...)
> >
> > 30 was my worst, the 40 and 50 were terrific, and I had big celebrations.
> > 60 wasn't looking so good, and I told my kids not even to mention it. So
> > they didn't, and I was bummed! They don't usually listen that well!!
> >
> > 70 wasn't as bad as I thought, and it's actually kind of fun to see
> > people's reactions more than a year later, since I don't look--or act--my
> > age!
> >
> > But there is that lingering question...how did this happen??!
> >
> > > On Nov 24, 2014, at 8:52 AM, Judy Fleener <fleenerj at gmail.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > Happy birthday, Claudine.
> > >
> > >> On Mon, Nov 24, 2014 at 6:44 AM, Ginga Wilder <gingawilder at gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> > >>
> > >> Happy 39th, Claudine!
> > >>
> > >> My 25th birthday got to me....I felt I was growing up too soon or
> > >> something.  In the analysis of those feelings, I came to the
> conclusion
> > >> that it's just a number.  Today is what we have, so have a good day!
> > >> Ginga
> > >>
> > >> On Sun, Nov 23, 2014 at 8:37 PM, Claudine Chionh <
> > anglican at claudinec.net>
> > >> wrote:
> > >>
> > >>> I'm not quite sure how I feel about this! I will have some low-key
> > >>> drinks with a few friends tonight. Next year I will either have a big
> > >>> middle-aged bash or maybe hide somewhere.
> > >>>
> > >>> --
> > >>> Claudine Chionh | Melbourne VIC AU
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > Judy Fleener, ObJN
> > > Western Michigan
> >
>