As many of you know, I was born in the frozen part of the year, just a few breaths after all the holidays, at the time when the light is dimmest. I also live in a region prone to ice and snow.
I have found–increasingly so–that by the time my birthday rolls around I feel too tired to enjoy it. And I want to enjoy each launch into a new year fully! Even as a child, I longed for a summer birthday–and have continued to do so for almost six decades now. 2020 is the year I turn 60 years old. I am pretty excited about this! And, as my gift to myself, I am transplanting my birthday from the brrrrrrrs of January to the aahhs of June warmth. This year, and every year after, I am celebrating the years behind and the adventures ahead on Midsummer’s Day, June 21. (My official-purposes date will remain the same but for celebratory purposes–woo-hoo!–there will be the maximum of light, blooms in the garden, and flowing water in the river.)
Here’s to entering my sage years with a new point of view!
(Many thanks to Tim for taking the photographs and overseeing the planting of this prairie sage, to Julia Uleberg for the gift of sage from her garden at Dacie’s, to Marea for the “Birthday Girl” magnet I enjoy 365 days a year, and to all of you for your good company on this journey through life!)
LESLIE
Thanks, Elizabeth! Can’t think why I didn’t do this years ago!
Love it! May you continue to make your every wish come true — and Happy Birthday!
Thank you, Beth. It has been a a magical day–best birthday so far!
HAPPY SOLSTICE CELEBRATION OF LIFE DAY, LESLIE!
Hope your day was very happy what with Tim as a great father and Julia home and all the bright flowers and bursting of life that is going on at this time of year.
Lots of love and happiness,
Beth
Scott,
It is a truly viable option–kind of wish I had thought of it decades ago. Have a great launch into summer!
Thank you, Ann–And I was just out in the garden, yes, transplanting some flowers (and pulling some weeds!)
Thank you, Lynne!
Happy June birthday, Leslie!
Happy Birthday!
Leslie, what a great idea. Your life seems to be full of such metaphorical happenings! I have a late December birthday and will have to ponder making a similar move. Cheers!
Happy transplatnted birthday!!