Yesterday was my 50th birthday.
This morning we made blueberry muffins. My second daughter asked how it felt to be half a century old. Children can view the world in a different way. Half a century. Fifty years.
As always, I thought about how many crazy turns I’ve taken on my path. I thought it would be fun to share some fun “Top Five” blog posts over the next five days in celebration of living fifty years.
To start, this post will be my top five things that I am proud of.
Number Five
Self publishing my poetry and fiction books. I have a few more projects in the works. It is exciting to create work that others enjoy.
Number Four
Creating traditions for my family, like blueberry muffins on Sunday mornings. I’ve read books before bed for over 20 years. Other traditions have faltered, some are new, like deciding on a word for the year. But I think traditions are building blocks for a strong family.
Number Three
Keeping an open heart even as the world and people let me down. Call me foolish, but I believe Love can save us.
Number Two
Staying creative. Writing blog posts, taking photos, writing poetry. I try to listen to the muse when it hits. I’m working on a new short story right now. I have three new poems that are in rough draft form. Being creative keeps my spirit fueled.
Number One
Finding the courage to change the narrative of my family history.
Tomorrow I’ll share another Top Five post about moments.
It is all Connected 