There I am, up to something or other. I’m not sure how old I am in this picture, but I know how old I am today.
It’s my birthday today.
It’s a big one. If you’ve read this blog for any length of time you can probably guess. I’m rather stunned that I’ve reached this milestone, but here I am! I feel much younger, but on paper? I’m most definitely a Senior.
Thankfully, I’m with my husband on this birthday. I don’t think I would have liked spending this landmark birthday alone, though I’ve certainly been alone on my birthday in the past. I’m grateful I could get away to Chicago. I already have my present – that beautiful citrine ring. We’ll spend time together during the day and then Don will go off to his show tonight.
Here’s to being young at heart. I’m all for it.
Happy Tuesday.
Have a lovely birthday, Claudia!
Thank you, Debbie!
As Shirley Bassey once said ‘ You don’t get older, you get better’. Happy Birthday! Wishing you many happy returns. X
Thank you, Fiona!
Happy birthday, Claudia!
Thank you, Sylvia!
Happy Birthday!
Thank you, Gaia!
Happy Birthday from one of Meredith’s blog friends!!!! (who is also a senior but young at heart)
Thank you so much for stopping by!
happy birthday, claudia!!! may the year ahead be full of much happiness, good health and wonderful surprises for you (and don, too)! it’s starting off great with you two spending the day together and i am glad for you for that.
kathy in iowa
Thank you, Kathy!
Happy Birthday, Claudia!
Thank you, Sherry!
Happy Birthday, Claudia! I’m right behind you there and will catch up in a few months. I am enjoying Chicago with you and the ring is gorgeous. Enjoy this day!
Thank you, Deb!
Happy Birthday, Claudia!
Thank you, Rose!
Happy Birthday, Claudia! Hope you have a wonderful day and year!
Thank you, Debbie!
I’m so glad that you two can be together on this special day. I’m a couple of years ahead of you and I can tell you that life on this side of sixty-five can be grand. Welcome to it and have a great day, Claudia!
Thank you, Shanna!
Happy Birthday to You!
Be proud & don’t hesitate to ask for your “senior discounts”. Have fun & enjoy!
xo Monica
Thank you, Monica!
Happy Birthday to you, Claudia! Best wishes!
Thank you, Karen!
A very happy birthday to you! Enjoy your day.
Thank you, Kathy!
Happy birthday, Claudia! It doesn’t count as Senior if you don’t feel and look like it! Have a fantastic day celebrating. Cheers. xoxo
Thank you, Melanie!
Oh, to be so peppy and cute when I’m 65! You’re just darling with your style and attitude. Happy, Happy Birthday to You, Claudia! ♥
Thank you, Brooke!
Happy birthday. Happy year, Claudia!
Thank you, Wendy!
Dear Claudia
Happy birthday!dear Claudia or should I say “travelling Claudia’?I hope you have a wonderful day in the company of your husband and go on showing us your ” adventures ” there in Chicago.It was lucky you could join your whole family and share your happiness with us.Always being your daily reader( despite not leaving comments for a long time) I want to wish you a day full of joy and surprises.Take care! xoxo
Alicia Buenos Aires
Thank you, Alicia!
Happy Birthday, Claudia!
Wishing you Health, Happiness and of course lots of Love.
Thank you, Genevieve!
I’d say you are having a grand celebration with your recent travels and spending quality time with family. You deserve it! Happy Birthday!
Thank you, Tammy!
I hopping over from your sister’s blog to wish you a very Happy Birthday! Have a wonderful day and while you’re at it, have a wonderful week!
Andrea
Thank you, Andrea!
Happy birthday, Claudia!! So glad you are spending it with Don. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving as well. <3
Thank you, Martha!
Happy Birthday, Claudia! I hope you have a wonderful day!!
Thank you, Lorinda!
Happiest of Birthdays to you! Hope you have a terrific day with Don! ;)
Thank you, Donnamae!
Happy Birthday Claudia!!! If I were guessing, you look two, give or take, in your darling little picture. BTW your ring is beautiful. May your birthday be merry and bright.
Thank you, Becky!
Happy Birthday, dear friend! I have six months on you and it gets easier! Love the citrine! One of my favorites. One time when Noble went to buy me a citrine ring, the salewoman tried to talk him out of it!
Thank you, Tina!
Happy birthday! I hope you have a wonderful day.
Thank you, Carol!
Happy Birthday Claudia. How wonderful to be with Don today to celebrate.
Joy
Thank you, Joy!
Happy birthday Claudia!! Enjoy your special day!
Thank you, April!
Happy birthday!
Thank you, Carolyn Marie!
Happy Birthday, Claudia!! If my memory serves me correctly, l had the same birthday as you two months ago! And I agree, I sure don’t feel that age either! Have a wonderful day in Chicago and we’ll make plans to get together when you get home!!
Hugs, Donna
Nor do you look that age, Donna! Thank you!
Happy Birthday, dear Claudia.🎂
Thank you, Beverly!
weren’t mary janes wonderful! such a darling picture.
happy birthday Claudia!
Thank you, Tammy!
Enjoy your day! I have several years-and one more milestone birthday-on you, but still feel about 24 inside. A much wiser 24, but still…
Yes – much wiser, indeed! Thank you, Margaret!
Happy, happy birthday Claudia! I can see that little girl in you today still.
Happy, happy day! You share a birthday with my brother, and it has always been a special day for me. I wish you the joy of this day, a light heart to scoop up all of your good fortune, loved ones to share it with, and the scope of imagination to see beyond the number to the journey it represents. It is easy to see the adult Claudia in the happy little girl in the picture, and I am sure that you have carried her with you all these days and years.
Kick up your heels in Chicago, with the love of your life!
Peace,
Leslie P.
I’m celebrating my birthday along with you. Happy birthday!
Happy Birthday, Mary! So happy to share this day with you!
As one who turned 70 last month, I can assure you, it’s just a number. You’re only as old as you feel. Today, I’m about 35. Tomorrow? Who knows. Have a wonderful birthday with your Don, and enjoy it all.
I agree! Thank you, Melina!
Have a very happy day, and a Happy Birthday, too!
Thank you, Judy!
Happiest of birthdays Claudia. Here is to a year full of joy and wonderment. Have some fun!!
Thank you, Vera!
Happy Birthday, Claudia!
Thank you, Bess!
Happy Happy Day!! We are lucky when we celebrate another one… it is sadly something denied to many. I am 2 years up on you, but I firmly believe it is mind over years.
So glad you are able to be with Don today. We had clouds this morning, too, but the sun is out now. Hope it is moving your way. But, BOY, is it ever cold and windy!! Cooking for Thursday has begun here today. fun……..?? Have a grand Birthday Tuesday!
Thank you, Chris!
Once again, a very Happy Happy Birthday, Claudia! And age is just a state of mind – so in your case, you’re still probably about 29, right? A very wise & experienced 29 though. Seriously, wouldn’t you have loved to have known at 29 what you know now? I sure would’ve. I’ve been telling my now 25-year old niece for years that the first kid who really listens to & takes the advice of their “elders” is gonna be the next Oprah! Well anyway, you’ll always have special memories of this special birthday. May the Force be with you – & peace. 🥂
# Resist
Thank you, Janet!
I hope you have a wonderful birthday Claudia and a fantastic time in Chicago. I pop over from time to time from Meredith’s blog, she has a very lovely photo of the three of you up there today. CJ xx
Thank you, CJ!
You were darling then but even more so now. Happy Birthday to my wonderful sister.
Thank you, best sister in the world!
Happy Birthday, Claudia! What a lovely ring!
Thank you, Linda!
Happy Birthday!! I am glad you are enjoying your trip, and your pretty new ring!
Thank you, Connie!
*H*A*P*P*Y* * *B*I*R*T*H*D*A*Y*!*!*!* — now I have to check out the ring! Have fun in the windy city. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
Thank you, Teresa!
Happy Birthday Claudia! I am delighted for you that you are able to spend your special day with Don. Your strong and beautiful love shines through all your writing, it is uplifting and wonderful to be allowed to witness your love. Have a wonderful day. x
Thank you, Christina!
Birthday greetings from Ohio!
Thank you, Elle!
Wishing you a day of happiness and a year of blessings and joy.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CLAUDIA
Marilyn
Thank you, Marilyn!
“Happy Birthday Claudia” It’s YOUR day. Enjoy!
Thank you, Deb!
Happy Birthday! Wishing you all the best and knowing it’s perfect because your in good company:-) As my father always says, “you’re only as old as you feel”. He’s 83 and is sitting at home with two broken toes, but he’s raring to go. Have a blast with your sweetheart.
Thank you, Michele!
Happy Birthday Claudia! I hope you have a lovely day.
Thank you, Jan!
Sounds like your birthday will be fun! Best wishes for a splendid year!! Thank you for sharing so much of your life and your love with us!
Thank you, Ellen!
Happy Birthday, Claudia!
Thank you, Gracie!
Happy birthday Claudia!…you were the sweetest little girl and now you are the sweetest grown up girl…I’m also glad you can be there with Don…
Thank you, Nancy!
Dearest Claudia I hope you have the happiest birthday ever! Live it up! So glad you are able to be there with your love.
I’m also a November baby. My birthday is Monday and it is my last that starts with a 5! I don’t know how that happened! LOL!
Thank you, Kim! Happy Birthday on Monday!
I remember that little girl! Happy birthday to you. I also remember all those books in the background. I was always so impressed with your mom and how much she read.
Hope you had a great day!
Eileen
Mom loved to read, Eileen. I know that her example set me on the road to becoming an avid reader! Thank you!
Happy Birthday Claudia.
God bless you with good health and happiness.
Thank you, Patricia!
A belated Happy Birthday, Claudia. Only first getting on the computer today at this late hour of 11:30pm PST. Really hot day here today in SoCalif. Even at the beach, not just inland. The local forecasters are saying Los Angeles and environs will have the hottest Thanksgiving on record (we’ll break the record from the year 1933 is what I think I heard them say). Projected high tomorrow (Weds) is 94 degrees. Apparently we’ll have the hottest temperature in the entire U.S. for Thanksgiving Day. Ugh.
Thank you, Vicki!
Happy Birthday! A day late, but the wishes for a wonderful year ahead are heartfelt!
Thank you, Tana!
Happy Birthday, and many more. I just turned 65 on the 13th. I lost my husband of 39 years
on March 23 so this was a hard one.
I’m so very sorry, Sandy, to hear of your loss. I can only imagine how hard and bittersweet this birthday must be for you. Thinking of you and sending you a big hug.
Thank you, sweet Claudia.
xo