Birthday reflections across the decades as I turn 64 today. Marking the fourth year of my sixth decade, the Beatles classic echoes. A life review a la Jane Fonda reveals the answer: I need me.
I'm so happy for you. I divorced in 2011, and never looked back. It was so incredibly freeing. I also quit alcohol four years ago at age 57 and it's given me so much clarity. I love the way you wrote this piece. Well done!
Terrific! Seeing our lives in stages, whether by decades or life transitions like births, marriages (and divorces), deaths, jobs and work, that mark our passage from one state to another helps us prepare to navigate the future. Funnily enough, I wrote a small book called "Seven Decades: A Learning Memoir" and that was in 2013, now more than another decade ago. We tend to try and measure our lives by meaningful events as well as when and why they happened. For a great read on the topic, have a look at Florida Scott-Maxwell's book:
Happy 64th, you beautiful human being! I so enjoyed reading your retrospective, introspection. What a journey. I hope you also can see all the magic in your journey too, co-created by You and the many friendships, family you so wonderfully love and who love you too.
May you truly know how loved you are, how brave you are, how beautiful you are and may 64 being another year of discovery, adventure and deeper understanding of the wonder than is Amy Brown! Hugs and love from my heart to yours,
Happy 64th birthday, my Soul Bestie! What a beautiful time-capsule tribute to your life! From Big Sister to Budding Writer, to Loving Mother, Loyal Friend, and now Devoted Daughter and a freed bird who has just begun to explore the world outside the confines of all the roles you have played, you are an amazing, talented and passionate woman with an incredibly resilient spirit. Don't you ever forget that, Amy! Love you so very much!
Loved reading about your 4’s!
I'm so happy for you. I divorced in 2011, and never looked back. It was so incredibly freeing. I also quit alcohol four years ago at age 57 and it's given me so much clarity. I love the way you wrote this piece. Well done!
Wonderful life journey so eloquently described by pinpointing certain years and highlighting the changes that happened in between. Lovely to read
Terrific! Seeing our lives in stages, whether by decades or life transitions like births, marriages (and divorces), deaths, jobs and work, that mark our passage from one state to another helps us prepare to navigate the future. Funnily enough, I wrote a small book called "Seven Decades: A Learning Memoir" and that was in 2013, now more than another decade ago. We tend to try and measure our lives by meaningful events as well as when and why they happened. For a great read on the topic, have a look at Florida Scott-Maxwell's book:
https://www.amazon.com/Measure-My-Days-Enduring-Celebration/dp/0140051643
LOVE the photos and learning more about your journey! Thank you Amy, and Happy Birthday!!
Oh, I love the journey of you that you take us on here. Happy 64th birthday, Amy! May today bring you (ALL of you) joy, love and wonder. xoxoxo
Happy 64th, you beautiful human being! I so enjoyed reading your retrospective, introspection. What a journey. I hope you also can see all the magic in your journey too, co-created by You and the many friendships, family you so wonderfully love and who love you too.
May you truly know how loved you are, how brave you are, how beautiful you are and may 64 being another year of discovery, adventure and deeper understanding of the wonder than is Amy Brown! Hugs and love from my heart to yours,
Kristin
Happy 64th birthday, my Soul Bestie! What a beautiful time-capsule tribute to your life! From Big Sister to Budding Writer, to Loving Mother, Loyal Friend, and now Devoted Daughter and a freed bird who has just begun to explore the world outside the confines of all the roles you have played, you are an amazing, talented and passionate woman with an incredibly resilient spirit. Don't you ever forget that, Amy! Love you so very much!
Beautiful, Amy. Wishing a magical and magically alive and awake birthday to ALL of you and all your past versions. Still here, comprising a whole. ❤️