Yesterday was my birthday and I turned 60 years old.  Seems so strange to say 'I'm 60".  60!  I thought that at 60 I would be taking to a rocker....but it's so true that it is only a number.  My thoughts remain the same as they did 35 years ago.  That which I enjoyed....I still enjoy!  That which brought me pleasure...still brings me pleasure. 

One's core.....that part of you which maintains a certain emotional connection with the human race, remains the same. 

And, I still get that warm, fuzzy feeling when my sweetheart wraps his arms around me.  I still feel that glow of pride when my sons say or do something...that to others may not seem so special...but to a mom....it's special!  I still enjoy traveling, shopping, family get togethers.....  I have never stopped loving the 'artsy' side of me.  I still crave learning new things. I still embrace meeting new people and listening to their story.  I still have goals to meet. 

My journey continues....I may not move as quickly and my joints may ache some days....my memory may not be as sharp as it was....but that is part of the journey, a journey that has not always been easy.  But, if life was always easy, how would one be able to appreciate the highs and have the opportunity to build character as they deal with the lows? 

All is lovely in my garden......