My birthday always falls at least within a week of Thanksgiving, and once every 7 or so years, the two days coincide. (Other birthday facts include it being the date JFK was shot, and on a happier note, a shared day of celebration with my dear friend, Beth.) When I was a kid, my mother always threatened/promised to stuff the turkey with chocolate cake instead of traditional stuffing. Sweet and savory go together, no? This year my birthday is a few days removed from the day of thanks, but the older I get, the more I find the two celebrations to feel the same; a time to reflect on all the blessings in my life.
It could go without saying - but shouldn't -that I am beyond grateful for my husband, son and dogs, my parents and sister, my in-laws, sisters and brothers in-law, nephews and niece, and friends both near and far. They are the chocolate cake to my turkey, and always make my life sweeter.
And because a picture usually
is worth 1,000 words, I offer this reflection on the year:
November:
December:
January:
February:
March:
April:
May:
June:
July:
August:
September:
October:
November:
Now on to 34!
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