My Palindrome – 77 – Birthday

It has been a sweet and loving birthday day. It started at 7:00 AM with a cappuccino – an invitation from my 13-year-old grandson. And it is ending now with my jotting down a few words on this page before I go to sleep. I woke up grateful, and I will go to bed thankful. So many kind and unexpected word gifts all day long.

There were walks, flowers, trees,  monarch butterflies, delicious food, cards, Japanese watercolours, messages and joyful video calls in between. So much tenderness- laughter, too. So, I am ready to call it a day and drift off to dreamland.  I will, of course, be back next week. Thank you for all your kindness. You contribute significantly to this rich and meaningful life.  May you enjoy and celebrate your birthdays as much as I do. And my undying gratitude to my family and friends – outlaws, inlaws, family of my heart spread around the world, and 42nd cousins once removed.

It is breathtaking to stop momentarily and realize how we all got here. Here, is where we are right now, including the whole catastrophe, as Zorba puts it.

 

Ring the bells that still can ring

Forget your perfect offerings

There is a crack, a crack in everything

That’s how the light gets in. 

(Thank you Leonard Cohen)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See you next week. With so much appreciation, Trudy

18 replies
  1. Pat Scanlan
    Pat Scanlan says:

    Seventy Seven! Even those numbers have a delicious sound. Happy Birthday dearest Trudy and hope for a year filled with love, laughter, happiness and joy. Sent with love.

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  2. Jean
    Jean says:

    So happy you are having a wonderful celebration week and especially so if this is the actual Day. It goes with out sainy,trudy I wish you good health many fifteen minutes to explore. New things to learn and something to belly laugh at least once a day.love,jean

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    • T Boyle
      T Boyle says:

      Hi Jean: Thanks for your lovely message. I have been reviving my fifteen minute plans. They really do work. James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, writes – “the odds increase, the more you try.” So the 15 minutes add up. And laughter is always a boost. Love, Trudy

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  3. Mary MacKenzie
    Mary MacKenzie says:

    Good morning Trudy, Happy birthday to you and I know I’m not late because you celebrate all month.!! Wonderful to hear that you had a great day and indeed each of us has so much to be grateful for. Your pictures of monarchs in the post are so lovely- exquisite might be a better word. Enjoy the rest of your month. Oh happy month. Hugs, Mary.

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    • T Boyle
      T Boyle says:

      Dear Mary: You always make me smile even from your far a way island on the Atlantic coast. I confess I was delighted to spot the monarch butterflies yesterday – it was a wonderful gift on my birthday. Sending hugs back at you and hope to see you on your way through Ottawa in October. Trudy

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  4. Margaret Rode
    Margaret Rode says:

    What a magnificent birthday to celebrate, and what a magnificent way to celebrate it. Happy birthday, my friend. It is a more beautiful world knowing you are in it.

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    • T Boyle
      T Boyle says:

      Hi Margaret: You are always behind the scenes making sure I get to do what I love to do. Thank you so very much for your kind and gracious words. Love,
      Trudy

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  5. Sheila Swanson
    Sheila Swanson says:

    We never forget dear Trudy’s birthday. We have celebrated many happy ones together on Gabriola.
    We sat under a starlit night and toasted our dear friend Trudy! She brings joy to many.
    Hugs and love

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  6. Sandi Anderson
    Sandi Anderson says:

    Dearest Trudy
    I can only hope 77 looks as good on me. Your eternal childlike joy for all things wonderful and magical in this world we share always inspires and lifts me.
    Very grateful for the gift of Trudy in my life and many happiest returns today and always
    Love Sandi

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    • T Boyle
      T Boyle says:

      Dear Sandi: what a lovely message to receive. Thank you so much.I am one lucky person to know so many wonderful people. I am grateful for you too. Love, Trudy

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