Thursday, July 8, 2021

IT'S MY BIRTHDAY TODAY...

and my son and daughter-in-law are coming over this afternoon.  They are bringing Thai Food and my daughter-in-law is making me a birthday cake.  I am always happy when I know they are coming over.   I am not one for big parties but having my darlings here is going to make this day extra special.

I am now 71 years and as mentioned in my profile on the right of this page (which I changed around just a little), age has never really bothered me. At this stage of my life I want to be kind to everyone, life is too short to do otherwise.  I am not perfect, no one is, and neither is life but if you approach it with kindness and a good attitude, you're going to see that it's going to be worth it.  Wise, I read that somewhere and it has always stayed with me.  It's why I like quotes so much, they speak to me.

I found an old photo album when tidying up the storage room yesterday, and brought it upstairs.  We enjoyed looking at our younger selves, and talked about each photo.  It was a great walk down memory lane.

For those of you who have a birthday on the same day as mine, or this week even, Happy Birthday! Today is your day, hug those special people in your life, enjoy the things you love doing, smile at everyone you meet and if they don't smile back, realize they may be going through a few things (life can be a rollercoaster for sure).  Lastly, laugh out loud when you are told those corny jokes!  I aim to do all of that.

I will be away from my computer for a couple of days, but here are a few cards for you that I found online. 


















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70 comments:

  1. Rose ~ from OzJuly 8, 2021 at 12:18 AM

    Happy Birthday dear girl! 71 years young... A lovely age, to look forward and to look back. Enjoy your couple of days away Denise.

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  2. Elephant's ChildJuly 8, 2021 at 12:53 AM

    A very, very Happy Birthday to you.
    Have fun with your family - which I know you will.

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    1. DeniseinVAJuly 12, 2021 at 6:50 PM

      Thank you so much Sue, I did and it was great :)

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  3. Ginny HartzlerJuly 8, 2021 at 12:53 AM

    Happy Birthday! You are one year younger than me. I so agree with your viewon life, you are right! I hope you have a wonderful day and rest of the week. The cards you chose really speak to me. I love the blue truck and pansies, am crazy about alpacas, and have a few fake ones, and love the bike & balloons.

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    1. DeniseinVAJuly 12, 2021 at 6:51 PM

      Thank you Ginny and I knew we were kindred spirits :) I am very happy you enjoyed those cards! :)))

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  4. Margaret DJuly 8, 2021 at 4:06 AM

    Happy Birthday Denise, have a wonderful day with your family.

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    1. DeniseinVAJuly 12, 2021 at 6:51 PM

      Thank you Margaret, I did and it was great :)

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  5. Francisco Manuel Carrajola OliveiraJuly 8, 2021 at 4:48 AM

    Muitos parabéns.
    Um abraço e continuação de uma boa semana.

    Andarilhar
    Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
    O prazer dos livros

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    1. DeniseinVAJuly 12, 2021 at 6:53 PM

      Muito obrigado :) Um abraço e boa semana a vocês também.

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  6. eileeninmdJuly 8, 2021 at 5:59 AM

    Happy Birthday Denise!
    Have a happy day with your family.

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  7. William KendallJuly 8, 2021 at 7:32 AM

    Happy birthday!

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  8. Beatrice P. BoydJuly 8, 2021 at 7:45 AM

    Happy 🎂 Birthday to you ! What a wonderful celebration you will enjoy today with loved ones to celebrate your special day, my friend. As for age, it’s really just a state of mind and how we embrace life and you do it well😀

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    1. DeniseinVAJuly 12, 2021 at 6:55 PM

      Thank you Diane and I agree wholeheartedly :)

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  9. MarthaJuly 8, 2021 at 8:02 AM

    Happy Birthday Denise! Have a wonderful time with your family this afternoon and enjoy that Thai food and cake. Big birthday hugs to you!

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    1. DeniseinVAJuly 12, 2021 at 6:56 PM

      Thank you Martha, I had a great time thank you and it was all so very good. Thank you so much for the big birthday hugs :)))

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  10. MadSnapperJuly 8, 2021 at 10:04 AM

    Happy birthday and have a wonderful day with your family and enjoy that cake.

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    1. DeniseinVAJuly 12, 2021 at 6:57 PM

      Thank you Sandra, I did and that cake was delicious! :)

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  11. Anne Hagman-NiilolaJuly 8, 2021 at 10:12 AM

    Congratulations on your birthday!

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  12. PamJuly 8, 2021 at 12:17 PM

    Happy bday to you....Happy bday to you......I hope that you have the best of the best today!

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  13. PamJuly 8, 2021 at 12:18 PM

    forgot to mention, my son turns 34 today

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    1. DeniseinVAJuly 12, 2021 at 6:58 PM

      Oh goodness, and a happy belated 34th birthday to your son :)

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  14. Linda PJuly 8, 2021 at 12:38 PM

    Happy birthday Denise! Have a lovely time with your family.

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    1. DeniseinVAJuly 12, 2021 at 6:58 PM

      Thank you Linda, it was a wonderful birthday :)

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  15. gigi-hawaiiJuly 8, 2021 at 1:36 PM

    Happy birthday, Denise! Aloha from Hawaii!

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  16. ChristineJuly 8, 2021 at 3:24 PM

    Happy birthday Denise it sounds like it will be a good one! Thanks for your wise words.

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    1. DeniseinVAJuly 12, 2021 at 6:59 PM

      Thank you Christine, I'm so glad you enjoyed :)

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  17. AnnJuly 8, 2021 at 5:40 PM

    Happy Birthday to you
    Happy Birthday to you
    Happy Birthday dear Denise
    Happy Birthday to you
    I hope you had a wonderful day.

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    1. DeniseinVAJuly 12, 2021 at 6:59 PM

      How kind Ann, and you have a very pretty voice ;)

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  18. Lowcarb team memberJuly 8, 2021 at 6:24 PM

    Wishing you a very Happy Birthday.
    Enjoy time with your family.

    All the best Jan

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    1. DeniseinVAJuly 12, 2021 at 6:59 PM

      Thank you Jan, I did and it was wonderful :) All the best to you too.

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  19. ellen b.July 8, 2021 at 6:24 PM

    A very Happy Birthday to your dear lady! I'm glad your loved ones are celebrating you on your day. Today is my brother-in-law's birthday and he is 72.

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    1. DeniseinVAJuly 12, 2021 at 7:01 PM

      Hello Ellen, thank you to you dear lady. Please wish your brother-in-law a very happy belated 72nd birthday :)

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  20. RedJuly 8, 2021 at 8:21 PM

    Happy birthday Denise. I hope you had a great day.

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    1. DeniseinVAJuly 12, 2021 at 7:01 PM

      Hello Red and thank you so much. It was a great birthday :)

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  21. diane bJuly 9, 2021 at 4:33 AM

    Happy Birthday. Nothing better than having the young ones visit. I hope you had a great day and have many more birthdays to enjoy. You have a great attitude.

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    1. DeniseinVAJuly 12, 2021 at 7:02 PM

      Thank you Diane and isn't that the truth? I try my best :)

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  22. Veronica LeeJuly 9, 2021 at 7:43 AM

    Happy Birthday, Denise!

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  23. Jenn JilksJuly 9, 2021 at 1:33 PM

    Happy birthday! Our kids are visiting tomorrow!

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    1. DeniseinVAJuly 12, 2021 at 7:03 PM

      Hi Jenn, and that's wonderful! I know you will have had a great time also :)

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  24. R's RueJuly 9, 2021 at 5:24 PM

    Happy birthday

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  25. CarverJuly 10, 2021 at 9:00 AM

    Happy Belated Birthday. I like the collection of cards and your thoughts.

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    1. DeniseinVAJuly 12, 2021 at 7:03 PM

      Hi Carver, thank you and so glad you enjoyed :)

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  26. Rajani RehanaJuly 11, 2021 at 3:56 AM

    Wish you a very happy birthday ����

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  27. Maria RodriguesJuly 11, 2021 at 5:45 AM

    Denise, although late I leave today my sincere Congratulations and wishes for a world full of joy, health and love.
    Happy Birthday 🎈🎁🎉

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    1. DeniseinVAJuly 12, 2021 at 7:04 PM

      Thank you Maria, thank you for your kind words. Wishing you the same joy, health and love :)

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  28. Cuco ramalheiroJuly 11, 2021 at 7:41 AM

    Happy birthday dear Denise!

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  29. JeanieJuly 11, 2021 at 2:19 PM

    Happy Birthday! A little late -- but very full of joy!

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    1. DeniseinVAJuly 12, 2021 at 7:05 PM

      Hi Jeanie, never too late and full of joy always appreciated :) Thank you!

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  30. Carol @Comfort Spring StationJuly 11, 2021 at 2:40 PM

    Yeah! Hope you had a wonderful birthday! Wishing you many more.

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    1. DeniseinVAJuly 12, 2021 at 7:05 PM

      Hi Carol, thank you, I did and appreciate this so much :)

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  31. LindaJuly 11, 2021 at 11:39 PM

    I hope your birthday was fantastic! Have a good week.

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    1. DeniseinVAJuly 12, 2021 at 7:06 PM

      It was, thank you Linda. You have a good week also :)

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  32. ROJuly 12, 2021 at 6:13 AM

    You're as young as you feel, and yay to being able to spend time with your family on such a special day, and you received a yummy cake too!(lol) We're both feeling sentimental about our birthdays it seems, and I can relate. I'm a little nervous about turning 60 years old next month, but I feel blessed that I was around to see my son grow up and have a family of his own. Hope your birthday was totally fabulous, and I'm sending out lots of hugs, RO

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    1. DeniseinVAJuly 12, 2021 at 7:07 PM

      Hi RO and isn't that the truth? You are another kindred spirit for sure :) It was fabulous and no worries about you turning 60, you're going to have a blast :))) Big hugs from me too :)

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  33. DeniseinVAJuly 12, 2021 at 6:55 PM

    Thank you Linda :)

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  34. DeniseinVAJuly 12, 2021 at 7:02 PM

    Thank you Laurie and I wish you the same :)

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  35. Magic Love CrowJuly 21, 2021 at 9:47 PM

    Very wise words!!! A very, very Happy Birthday!!! Hope it was fantastic!! Big Hugs!

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    1. DeniseinVAJuly 22, 2021 at 8:27 PM

      Thank you so much, it was a fantastic birthday. Big hugs to you too :)

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  36. SamiAugust 4, 2021 at 8:07 AM

    Happy belated birthday and I'm sure you had a wonderful day!

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    1. DeniseinVAAugust 4, 2021 at 8:24 AM

      It was and thank you Sammy, I appreciate the birthday greetings :)

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