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aelburr

Thoughts on reaching forty...

Sep 11, 2008 03:58

My mother made it to 67, my father to 81. I figure this is a midpoint in my life. Somewhere in here I'm going to start having more memories than moments... that's ok, the memories I hold on to are as good as you'll get. The ones that won't go away, well, they can take care of themselves. It's only right that it should be raining tonight, it ( Read more... )

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Happy Birthday! lsanderson September 11 2008, 10:15:45 UTC

Happy birthday.

Re: Happy Birthday! aelburr September 11 2008, 16:15:23 UTC

Thank you.

cakmpls September 11 2008, 13:18:52 UTC

I'm glad you had a wonderful birthday!

I still feel alone in the middle of a crowd, much the way I think we all do,

At least you realize that; so many people seem to think they are the only ones alone, and everyone else is connected and communicating at some deep level all the time.

and I still think it's sad that we have to live out our lives inside our seperate skins, alone,

I'm not so sure. I can't think of much worse than being aware of what everyone else is thinking and feeling. Each of us has enough to deal with, handling our own thoughts and feelings. Maybe when humans become really successful at that, we'll evolve into creatures who can understand others!

aelburr September 11 2008, 16:27:11 UTC

It's just that we, or at least I, have these moments where you really seem to connect and understand each other. They're only passing moments, glimpses into other's lives, but they mean a lot to me. It's only when they've passed that I notice I'm alone again. It sounds more poetic than it is... and it just might be my personal form of delusion. ;)

Woot! mizzlaurajean September 11 2008, 13:56:48 UTC

Happy mid-way! I hope you enjoy the rest of the ride.

Re: Woot! aelburr September 11 2008, 16:30:01 UTC

So do I. I have this feeling that being forty just has to be better than thirty-nine was. I'll get back to you on that... and thanks.

buttonlass September 11 2008, 15:07:55 UTC

Happy Birthday Michael!

I actually think that people are the good and the bad of the world. Some lift while others tear down. I just hope there are more lifters. :)

aelburr September 11 2008, 16:33:40 UTC

I know what you mean, I think, and I hope you have more ups than downs as well. Thank you.