My Birthday 2020

My Birthday 2020

I had a lovely birthday yesterday, chalking up another trip around the sun. People commemorated this by overlaying my normal workday with special kindnesses.

My husband made me a Gougere for breakfast, which is a birthday tradition of mine. This was followed by presents. He gave me an air fryer, knowing I like healthy, but crisp food, so I have a new toy to figure out and play with. My sisters gave me the books you can see below. A friend from high school sent me copies of poems I wrote in my late teens.

Our daughters both called and sang to me. My sisters both called too (both were off work because of weather at their schools in Ohio and North Carolina, while the weather was fine here in Connecticut). A friend came by. Many sent texts, emails, or messages on Facebook; it was wonderful to be thought of.

My husband took me out to a basic, delicious, swordfish dinner, my infrequent top of the food chain choice– no foodie fantasia, just down home good food. This was followed by Netflix in the evening.

I felt the love. I am so grateful for my husband, who is my best friend; I love spending time with him.  I’m also grateful for our children, my sisters, my friends, my home, work, church, and community. I’m grateful for my virtual world too, both on social media and in my blogosphere.

This is a rich and marvelous life. Thank you to each and every one of you for your part in it.

               

 

I work to amplify good wherever I find it. I love color, texture, beauty, great ideas, nature, metaphor, deliciousness, genuine spirituality, and exploring new territory. I encourage authenticity, nurture creativity, champion sustainability, promote peace, and hope to foster a new renaissance where we all are free to be our most fulfilled, multifaceted, and terrific selves. Read more here.

10 Comments

  1. Dilys 4 years ago

    Happy Birthday! What blessings surround you, so glad to be a part of your virtual world and share in your inspiration. Love to you and your family x

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      Polly Castor 4 years ago

      Thanks!

  2. Susan 4 years ago

    Bless you, Polly, for ALL you do to make the world a better place. Your fearless sharing inspires beyond what you may think. I wish you a year ahead of celebrations and great joy!

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      Polly Castor 4 years ago

      Thanks!

  3. Brett 4 years ago

    Oh, Happy B Day to you, Polly! Love your blog!

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      Polly Castor 4 years ago

      Thanks!

  4. Joseph D Herring 4 years ago

    Happy birthday Polly!

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      Polly Castor 4 years ago

      Thanks!

  5. Susan 4 years ago

    Happy Birthday to beautiful you Polly. Thank you for your inspiring messages you share. I have followed you for some time now and love everything you share. I now enjoy your husband’s Bible lessons he shares as well. I feel the LOVE in your family and it is wonderful.

    Warmly,
    Susan

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      Polly Castor 4 years ago

      So very glad to have you along!

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