Thursday, February 3, 2011

Knock Knock


Today 40 came knocking at my door.  Last week, I would have refused to answer.  Heck, yesterday I would have refused to answer the door.  Then I woke up this morning and it was a beautiful morning.  I metaphorically swung that door open and invited 40 in for a cup of coffee.  We sat, we chatted.  I like her.  Besides, I know that 27 will drop in every now and then to say hi.  Heck, I am reminded of her every time I see my rear in the mirror (which isn't that afternoon).  Not that I still have my 27 year old rear end but I do still have the tattoo of a crescent moon on my butt.  Yes, that's right, a moon on my rear.  Unfortunately, I did not realize the irony of this until after the tattoo was done.

I raise my glass to you forty.
Posted by Tara at 5:18 PM

17 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Again...happy birthday. I hope 40 lives up to all your greatest expectations. xoxo

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  2. AmyFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Happy, happy birthday to you! The moon literally cracked me up:) Enjoy 40 to the fullest. What a good door to open.

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  3. LillabillyFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    A moon you can moon with!? I love it! Hope you have an amazing birthday and 40 is all you dream it will be and better!

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  4. MeelingFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Happy Birthday!!!!
    40 is great..I just turned it last year and it was a lot of fun. And hey...I bought wine last week and still got carded...always a good moral booster!

    Have a great day...hope you treat yourself to something special!!

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Happy Birthday! I am 40 as well. It is not as bad as it sounds : )

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  6. t does woolFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    cheers...
    40 is a good number..
    here's to 40 and at least 40 more.
    happy Birthday Tara~~xx

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  7. nunuFebruary 4, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    happy birthday! you're so funny... i have only heard from my favorite women friends that they LOVE their forties... i wish you a great day and a year where all your dreams come true!

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  8. ReneeFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Happy Birthday. I hear this year the coolest age to be is 40!

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  9. D. Jean QuarlesFebruary 6, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Happy belated birthday. Just found your blog. Lovely. I'm your newest follower. Have a great day!

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  10. Bending BirchesFebruary 6, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    one of the coolest posts I have read in a great long while. hell yeah!!

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  11. Erin WallaceFebruary 6, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Happy Birthday! My 40s are coming up fast, too. I hear, However, that they are fantastic, so enjoy!

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  12. kFebruary 6, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    happy day to you Tara! Glad to hear you are welcoming it and hope it is a wonderful year for you.

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  13. Wasabi Honey BeeFebruary 6, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    Happy BIrthday! I just happened upon your blog and stopped to look because you have such a beautiful banner. When I looked farther I still liked it!! Beautiful blog, and cheers to moons being wherever they are : )

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  14. susanFebruary 7, 2011 at 3:14 AM

    It's always great to celebrate - 40 is the new 30 isn't it?

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  15. Lovely WorldFebruary 7, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Happy Birthday Tara! I have settled into the 40s. More wisdom, worry a little less about certain things. Not bad at all. That story about your tattoo is too funny.

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  16. silverpebbleFebruary 8, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    The tale of you tattoo made me laugh. Happy happy birthday to you! This will be me next April. It sounds good actually!

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  17. GailFebruary 15, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Tara!!! A very belated 40th birthday, I'm sorry that I missed it while I was away. This post brought tears to my eyes and made me miss you. I'll continue to read your blogs but for now I think I just need to sit back and listen to some Blue Rodeo and reminisce. Your blog is wonderful - thanks for sharing it with me.

    Gail

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