I know a lot of people refuse to admit their age, which has always struck me as a little silly since surviving another year is a good thing. Of course, the fact that Grandma is 105 and still sharp does tend to skew my perception of what “old” means.
You know, I’m still a decade away from middle age given my family.
All in all, 40 was a really fantastic year on the fiction front. Sold 2 novels, 10 short stories, made the Hugo ballot, and my 1st short story collection came out. I’ve been doing less puppetry over the past year, which gives me an identity crisis but nothing world-shaking.
In personal life, Rob and I moved back to Portland and it’s a lifestyle that suits us better than NYC. I miss my friends back there and, strangely, the subway, but I like getting enough sleep.
I look forward to seeing what 41 brings. It’s starting off well. Mom and Dad sang to me first thing this morning and I get to spend the evening with Grandma.
Happy birthday! Sounds like it’s been a great year. Here’s to many, many more!
Happy Birthday!!!!
Happy Birthday, Mary! You’ve accomplished so much, and I admire you tremendously.
Happy Bday, Miss Mary, and a belated one to your fabulous grandmother. Long may you both reign.
Happy Birthday! May your 41st year be at least as awesome as your 40th.
Happy birthday!
Happy birthday!
Happy birthday, dear. We miss you, too. Can’t speak for the subway, though.
Happy, happy birthday! I hope you have a fantastic day!
Happy Birthday!
as the Klingons say, “qoSlIj yItIv!”
Happy Birthday!!!
I turn 42 in just under a week, and like you, I’ve never seen any reason not to proclaim my age. Especially since for an entire year, I’ll be the answer to life, the universe, and everything!
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday, Mary! And belated birthday greetings to your grandmother, as well! Hope this year brings many good things!
Happy B-Day!
You don’t look a second over 1293833965. Happy birthday!
Happy Birthday!
Here’s to hoping that your creative and commercial carreer paths will reinforce each other.
Have a good one: I’m raising a single malt (the new Springbank 18 yo) in your honour!
Happy birthday! I’m so sorry to miss spending the day with you, despite my current encampment in your living room. Harriet sends birthday snuggles.
There is an unfortunate irony there, huh?
At least you don’t have to cancel your birthday party because I’m being invalid on your couch.
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday 🙂
Happy Birthday!
Some awesome genetics there, Mary. So does Grandma refer to you as a pup? Mine did when I was in my mid-30s, which I always thought was incredibly cute.
Hope your day was special.
Yay! Happy birthday to you both!
Happy birthday! You’ve had a great year, I hope you have an even better one this year.
Happy Birthday, Mary. 41 will be great as well, I believe. I’ll be along to join you (in age) in a month or so.