I turned 61 this week. The birthday day itself was pleasant albeit uneventful, but I did celebrate by treating myself to a Bruegger's bagel with honey-walnut cream cheese. Better than a birthday cake! Then instead of going straight home, I drove east through farmland and enjoyed the stunningly beautiful fall day.
The next day, however, was the annual party at my mom's. My mom is 86 and still cooks Sunday dinner for my 2 sisters and me. Can you imagine? On our birthdays she always makes our favorite meal. Mine, of course, is turkey dinner complete with stuffing, mashed spuds and gravy. She came through again, walker and all, bless her heart. There were leftovers so I got 2 more days of birthday dinner to boot. My sister got my favorite dessert, French silk pie, and I was happy happy! I also got fabulous presents including a coffee pod holder for my new single serving Keurig coffee maker, a mandolin for julienne veggie cutting, money, wine, and one of these:
Just what every 61 year old dreams about: not your average, run of the mill heating pad, oh no. Mine is a deluxe, extra long little number! Now I can drink a perfect cup of coffee while relaxing with my new extra long heating pad or sip a glass of Malbec while relaxing with my new extra long heating pad or julienne slice jicama while relaxing with my new extra long heating pad. The opportunities are endless.
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