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B-Day

November 21, 2025 at 9:35 am by Claudia

This was taken about 5 years ago, so I look older now. But this captures my spirit; my silliness, my way of dressing, my smile. Don will be happy it shows my dimples.

Yes, today is my birthday. There was repeated sneezing during the night last night and some weird dreams, so I woke up feeling tired and edgy. But I’ll shake it off. I’m happy that I’m spending this day quietly with my husband, who will – as always – make this a beautiful day, despite the gray skies.

Thanks so much for being here. For spending some moments of the day on this blog that will be 18 years old in a few months. How can that be?

Praying for peace. For the return of morality and honor to the White House. For the removal of all that’s vile. That’s my birthday wish.

Stay safe.

Happy Friday.

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Comments

  1. Eileen Bunn says

    November 21, 2025 at 9:43 am

    Have a great Don!
    Love,
    Eileen

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    • Claudia says

      November 22, 2025 at 8:46 am

      xoxo

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  2. Betsy Rogers says

    November 21, 2025 at 9:47 am

    Happy Birthday Claudia!
    I think it is a lovely picture… your smile is impish and you look happy! Our world has made women, in particular, so conscious of a need to look “beautiful” by an impossible standard so we all feel we fail all the time. In my book, older is not less beautiful. Happiness is Beauty, not the other way around!
    Enjoy your Birthday with your loving husband and just Be Happy!
    That is my birthday wish for you. :)

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    • Claudia says

      November 22, 2025 at 8:46 am

      xoxo

      Reply
  3. Donnamae says

    November 21, 2025 at 10:09 am

    Happy Birthday Claudia! I hope today is the day you hope it will be. And I share your birthday wish…it’s my wish and hope everyday.

    Have a beautiful day…and enjoy! ;)

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    • Claudia says

      November 22, 2025 at 8:46 am

      xoxo

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  4. Jeannine says

    November 21, 2025 at 10:11 am

    Happy Birthday! I hope your birthday wish comes true–fingers and toes crossed

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    • Claudia says

      November 22, 2025 at 8:47 am

      xoxo

      Reply
  5. Dawn says

    November 21, 2025 at 10:27 am

    Happy Birthday !!! Hope you have a lovely day!

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    • Claudia says

      November 22, 2025 at 8:47 am

      xoxo

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  6. kaye says

    November 21, 2025 at 10:31 am

    Happy, Happy Birthday! Your photo shows what a fun person you are!
    I cannot think of a better Birthday Wish, I hope with every fiber of my being that your wish comes true.

    It is certain, in any case, that ignorance, allied
    with power, is the most ferocious enemy justice
    can have. James Baldwin
    Have the best year ever,
    Kaye

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    • Claudia says

      November 22, 2025 at 8:47 am

      xoxo

      Reply
  7. mindy beveridge says

    November 21, 2025 at 10:50 am

    Happy Birthday, Claudia! I hope you have a wonderful day with Don.

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    • Claudia says

      November 22, 2025 at 8:47 am

      xoxo

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  8. Mary D. says

    November 21, 2025 at 10:56 am

    Happy Birthday, Claudia! Have a wonderful day.

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    • Claudia says

      November 22, 2025 at 8:47 am

      xoxo

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  9. Verna says

    November 21, 2025 at 10:58 am

    Happy Birthday Beautiful Woman!!! Wishing you a lovely day. A really great picture.

    An aside to Don: you seem like an incredible thoughtful husband and all around delightful person. It’s nice to see a couple who inspire each other. Wishing you a lovely day too!

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    • Claudia says

      November 22, 2025 at 8:47 am

      xoxo

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  10. Marilyn Schmuker says

    November 21, 2025 at 11:10 am

    Yes, I hope your birthday wish comes true. Happy Birthday Claudia! I bet Don made you a birthday pie…enjoy!

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    • Claudia says

      November 22, 2025 at 8:44 am

      xoxo

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  11. kathy in iowa says

    November 21, 2025 at 11:20 am

    happy birthday, dear claudia, and many many more! i’m glad that you get to spend this day as you want, at home with don.

    and i’m glad you were born and that somehow, in all the vast internet, our paths crossed, because you have shared many good things through mhc that have enriched my life and from which i have learned, laughed and smiled, cried, commiserated, found a break …. for all your beautiful photos (great one of you today by don), thoughtful words about the creative and interesting work/hobbies that you and don have done and do so well (that i may never do or have known about), book/movie recommendations, views on current events and life, support in my sadness and troubles, same from other friends in their own comment here, and more, from my heart i thank you.

    kathy

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    • Claudia says

      November 22, 2025 at 8:44 am

      xoxo

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  12. Terri says

    November 21, 2025 at 11:28 am

    Happy Birthday!

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    • Claudia says

      November 22, 2025 at 8:43 am

      xoxo

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  13. Wendy T says

    November 21, 2025 at 11:28 am

    May your birthday wish come true! Have a wonderful day and year.

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    • Claudia says

      November 22, 2025 at 8:43 am

      xoxo

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  14. Sherry B says

    November 21, 2025 at 11:29 am

    Happy , Happy Birthday to you Claudia. I hope all your prayers and wishes come true! Enjoy the blessings of the day.

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    • Claudia says

      November 22, 2025 at 8:43 am

      xoxo

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  15. annette says

    November 21, 2025 at 11:34 am

    HappyBirthday,Claudia! Here’s hoping your day is filled with many happy moments. xo

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    • Claudia says

      November 22, 2025 at 8:48 am

      xoxo

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  16. Judy Clark says

    November 21, 2025 at 11:56 am

    Happy, happy birthday dear friend!!!

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    • Claudia says

      November 22, 2025 at 8:44 am

      xoxo

      Reply
  17. Dee Dee says

    November 21, 2025 at 12:05 pm

    Happy Birthday Claudia! What a lovely photo.

    Enjoy your day and I hope your wishes come true.

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    • Claudia says

      November 22, 2025 at 8:44 am

      xoxo

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  18. Lynda says

    November 21, 2025 at 12:25 pm

    Great picture! Enjoy your day and have a very Happy Birthday!

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    • Claudia says

      November 22, 2025 at 8:44 am

      xoxo

      Reply
  19. Cathy S. says

    November 21, 2025 at 1:02 pm

    Happy, Happy Birthday Claudia! I hope you have a wonderful day celebrating you.
    xoxoxo

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    • Claudia says

      November 22, 2025 at 8:44 am

      xoxo

      Reply
  20. Ellen D. says

    November 21, 2025 at 2:05 pm

    Happy Birthday, Claudia! I hope your birthday wish comes true!!

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    • Claudia says

      November 22, 2025 at 8:48 am

      xoxo

      Reply
  21. Barrie says

    November 21, 2025 at 2:27 pm

    Happy Birthday! I’d do anything to help you with your birthday wish! I hope your day is calm and happy.

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    • Claudia says

      November 22, 2025 at 8:44 am

      xoxo

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  22. Elaine (in Toronto) says

    November 21, 2025 at 3:00 pm

    Happy, Happy Birthday🍰, Claudia. That’s a lovely picture of you. It deserves a silver frame. I sure hope your birthday wish comes true and sooner rather than later. Hugs, Elaine

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    • Claudia says

      November 22, 2025 at 8:45 am

      xoxo

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  23. Janette says

    November 21, 2025 at 4:59 pm

    Happy birthday, Claudia. I hope you have a wonderful day, and that all your wishes come true.

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    • Claudia says

      November 22, 2025 at 8:45 am

      xoxo

      Reply
  24. Kelli says

    November 21, 2025 at 5:29 pm

    Great pic! Hope you enjoyed your day and your birthday wishes come true.

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    • Claudia says

      November 22, 2025 at 8:45 am

      xoxo

      Reply
  25. Marion Shaw says

    November 21, 2025 at 5:49 pm

    Happy Birthday! Have a great day.

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    • Claudia says

      November 22, 2025 at 8:45 am

      xoxo

      Reply
  26. Megan Drennan says

    November 21, 2025 at 5:55 pm

    Happy Birthday from a Scots\Irish person in Wales. Enjoy! Megan X

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    • Claudia says

      November 22, 2025 at 8:45 am

      xoxo

      Reply
  27. ceci says

    November 21, 2025 at 6:27 pm

    May all your birthday wishes come true and may the dimples have a work out in the days to come.

    Ceci

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    • Claudia says

      November 22, 2025 at 8:45 am

      xoxo

      Reply
  28. Helga says

    November 21, 2025 at 8:23 pm

    Happy birthday, Claudia! Peace, health and a long life to you and may your wishes come true!
    From the bottom of my heart.
    Helga

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    • Claudia says

      November 22, 2025 at 8:45 am

      xoxo

      Reply
  29. Darlene says

    November 21, 2025 at 11:29 pm

    Happy Birthday!!

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    • Claudia says

      November 22, 2025 at 8:45 am

      xoxo

      Reply
  30. jeanie says

    November 22, 2025 at 7:54 am

    Happy birthday — full of all good wishes! May your birthday wish come true!

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    • Claudia says

      November 22, 2025 at 8:46 am

      xoxo

      Reply
  31. Judy Hariton says

    November 22, 2025 at 7:56 am

    Happy Birthday, Claudia! I believe I am a Day behind, but that is not unusual. Such a nice picture of you. I’ve enjoyed your blog for many years now. Thanks for posting!

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    • Claudia says

      November 22, 2025 at 8:46 am

      xoxo

      Reply
  32. Carol Dunlap says

    November 22, 2025 at 9:00 am

    Happy, Happy Birthday one day late. You’re still beautiful and I still love following you. Hope you had a wonderful day! 🌹🍨🎂🎈🎊💝

    Reply
    • Claudia says

      November 22, 2025 at 9:02 am

      xoxo

      Reply
  33. Lucinda says

    November 22, 2025 at 12:55 pm

    Happy Birthday Claudia
    Sorry it’s a day late. Yesterday was Caturday for me as librarians work on Saturdays where I work & Friday is the day off. So it was spent paying attention 24/7 to the cutest cat ever (just google Wynadotte + Tuna + cat), he’s the ginger cat with the green bow tie. And lots of knitting as my feline-only vet has an open house/fund-raiser for the rescue kitties she helps. So I’ve been knitting lots of sock for feet in Christmas colors. Knit one pair last year to donate. This year I’ve knit 3 or 4 pair already. Mostly from Mary Maxim (online, but Michigan based so still count as a LYS). Ordered more yarn from Hobbii a better price than MM, so ordered but it’s coming from Denmark. So hopefully it’ll be fast. Glad you had the perfect birthday that you wanted.

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    • Claudia says

      November 24, 2025 at 8:53 am

      Definitely Caturday!

      Thanks so much.

      Stay safe.

      Reply
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