Cobalt-Blue, I wouldn't mind having the wisdom without the marks to prove it, but they do seem to be a package deal, don't they? :)

Ashley, I think you're exactly right about the importance of laughter and a sense of humor, and I'm so glad that part of who I am comes through in my writing.

Linda, you said "the notion that we should avoid revealing and celebrating our age has always confounded me. It’s not like living another year is a dirty little secret." I love it! So true. And I'm glad it's finally starting to confound me, too. Thanks for your encouragement and blessings.

Lisa, I plan to take the very same approach when my daughters reach 25. Is the secret to keep walking? :)

Betty, what you write resonates with me so much, too. A big part of coming to terms with how old I actually am is just what you said: I feel like I'm 19, so being 39 kind of takes me by surprise! We *are* on the cusp of our lives, in so many ways, and I love your take on getting older:  "one is less likely to suffer from 'imposter syndrome.'"

The Modern Gal, my "beautiful attitude about age" was mighty slow in coming, but I'm glad it is finally making an appearance. 

Loren, thanks for keeping me company in my boat. I hope you're feeling great about turning 39!

Trina, I think that's all that matters, is that we are able to say "I love being my age," whatever age that is. Hearing you say that about 47 is a breath of fresh air.

Bamboo Forest, I'm really glad you brought up the potential in the moment, and how we compromise that when we fail to be content in the moment. 

Thanks for the birthday wishes, everyone!