Tag Archives: birthday

Accepting What You Do Not Want (or “When is a Brulee not a Brulee?”)

Posted on May 22, 2013 by daeja's view

Yesterday I was accused by my daughter of becoming more cranky and less tolerant about certain things as I have gotten older.  This statement was made following the specific incident below, in which I actually was a bit cranky and … Continue reading →

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Taking the Birthday Week

Posted on September 24, 2012 by daeja's view

It was the first birthday after a potentially life threatening and definitely life-altering illness, where the concept and approach to birthdays changed. I was never one for making a big deal about my birthday.  I think I was maybe eight … Continue reading →

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Two Wakes and a Birthday Party

Posted on March 1, 2011 by daeja's view

Two wakes and a birthday party in one week.  It’s enough to really give you pause for thought.  One woman was the mother of a co-worker.  The other one was a neighbor, not much older than I am now.  A … Continue reading →

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