As Another Birthday
Tennessee Ernie Ford used to sing of getting "another year older and deeper in debt." A year can do this to a person, but can also offer us presents and blessings.
Perhaps the thought of another birthday, at some point, no longer stirs the juices as it once did, but the progression of birthdays marches on nonetheless and at some point in the coming months, we each shall have our shot at one. It's that, or immortality.
As many have suggested, we may wish to embrace another birthday as the greatest of all celebrations. "You are here," the birthday announces, "and the world is better for your existence."
Enjoy 2011 completely until your turn comes. Wait for it. And you'll soon be blowing out candles and celebrating the fact that you are not pushing up daisies.
Another year. Another birthday. But only one YOU.
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