Let's play a numbers game. I was born in 1957. I am 57 years old today. Two of my grandparents were born in 1900, so they were 57 when I was born. I have zero children, therefore zero grandchildren. Yet I have reached grandmother age. What does this mean? I am indebted to my friend Mary Ann Mhina, who recently published a beautiful book of interviews with older women, Listening to our … [Read more...] about A birthday story about reaching grandmother age
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Must I celebrate my birthday?
Today I am celebrating my birthday. At least that’s what other people think I should be doing. The truth is, I’m reflecting on the fact that another year of my life has passed by in the blink of an eye - and I’m not sure if I feel like celebrating that at all. Don’t get me wrong - I enjoy birthdays. Not for the presents, but for the unconditional love and goodwill I … [Read more...] about Must I celebrate my birthday?