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As I get older, I am learning to appreciate a good laugh, even if it’s at my own expense. I am trying really hard to embrace this getting older thing. My birthday is this week, and I will be 55. There, I said it.
I enjoy listening to podcasts when I am driving, so this weekend on my drive to and from New Orleans, I listened. I will probably forget which exact podcast it was (that happens with age), but I think it was the TED Radio Hour about Time. Anyway, some researcher said that we get happier as we get older. I believe this is true, except, of course, if you get grumpier.
I believe I am happier now than I was ten years ago. My daughters are grown-ups and such delightful grown-ups they are. I am grateful for all that I have in my life, my husband of 34 years, 3 healthy, happy, successful daughters, and a mother-in-law who likes to celebrate birthdays with me in Africa.
My girls think I am hilarious. Mostly because I’m so stupid. The above picture was taken by daughter number 1 after I had taken a failed selfie with daughter number 3. I love how we laugh the same way.
I think it is time for me to embrace happiness. To realize that happiness is precious like gold, like the rainbow, like love.
I wish for you a day (a year, a life) full of laughter. There is no way to watch this scene from Mary Poppins and not laugh. Enjoy!
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