It's hard to believe that yet another year has come and gone, and that we've all had to load another candle onto our birthday cakes. But it wasn't just any birthday this year for me. I have reached a milestone in my life: eligibility for AARP. Yes, dear friends, the old girl has turned 50! To be honest, there were times that I thought 50 was ancient, and other times that I thought I probably wouldn't even make it this far. But since they say that “50 is the new 30,” and most of the time I still feel like I'm 30, I suppose I'm not over the hill just yet.
For now, indulge me if you will, and let me use a little space this month for some personal thoughts.