MESSAGE OF THANKS

A heartfelt thank you to everyone for the kind birthday wishes and thoughtful words. I truly appreciate the time you’ve taken to share your messages; they mean a great deal to me. Your support and friendship make this journey all the more rewarding.

When I was in my twenties, I often felt older than my years. While friends chased late nights and loud adventures (not that I didn't partake many times), I found comfort in quieter spaces, a chair, a record spinning, a good conversation.

They joked that I was “retired early,” but I never saw it that way. It wasn’t about age at all, just about knowing what felt right for me. Over time I realized that being “elderly young” was simply another way of saying I carried a calmness others hadn’t found yet.

And the truth is, aging isn’t the point, it’s how you live, what you value, and the joy you take from each moment. Whether you’re twenty or seventy, it’s the spirit you bring to life that counts. Now that I am "young elderly" nothing has really changed.

It’s moments like these that remind me how lucky I am to be surrounded by such thoughtful people. Your kindness adds joy to the day and makes the celebration feel even more special.

Thanks again.

Cheers.

BB