40 Reasons to Be Grateful

July 3, 2013 Today is the 10 year anniversary of my 30th birthday.  Or is it the 19th anniversary of my 21st birthday?  I had dinner with a colleague last weekend.  She said, “You’re turning 36, right?” You do the math, but if anyone asks, I’ll probably tell you that I’m 29 again!  Ten years ago, a… Continue reading 40 Reasons to Be Grateful

Beating the Birthday Blues

The other night, I attended an impromptu birthday dinner with a friend.  Her family was out of town and I had a rare evening off, so we enjoyed a fabulous dinner at our favorite restaurant.  Midway through dinner, she raised a characteristic concern of many single people. What do you do when you find yourself in… Continue reading Beating the Birthday Blues