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Posted on November 18, 2025 by beth

on yet another birthday

with gratitude for all

who have been a part of my many seasons.

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About beth

Ann Arbor-ite writes about enjoying life with all of its ironies and surprises.

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Darlene on November 18, 2025 at 5:07 am said:

A perfect poem. Happy Birthday!!

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- beth on November 18, 2025 at 8:58 am said:
  
  thanks, Darlene – I think it’s a gentle way to travel through life
  
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wrookieschu on November 18, 2025 at 5:07 am said:

Lovely! Happy birthday Beth!

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- beth on November 18, 2025 at 9:04 am said:
  
  thanks, Wayne –
  
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dianewoodrow on November 18, 2025 at 5:14 am said:

Happy birthday, Beth. It has been lovely journeying with you too. Look forward to many more funny, interesting and thought-provoking posts to come :) x

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- beth on November 18, 2025 at 9:03 am said:
  
  thanks, Diane and for walking along with me
  
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gabychops on November 18, 2025 at 5:19 am said:

Happy Birthday, Beth!

Joanna

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- beth on November 18, 2025 at 9:03 am said:
  
  thank you, Joanna
  
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  - gabychops on November 18, 2025 at 9:04 am said:
    
    You are welcome, Beth!
    
    Joanna
    
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merrildsmith on November 18, 2025 at 5:41 am said:

Happy Birthday, Beth!

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- beth on November 18, 2025 at 9:03 am said:
  
  thanks ,Merril –
  
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  - merrildsmith on November 19, 2025 at 8:39 am said:
    
    You’re welcome, Beth!
    
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Mike U. on November 18, 2025 at 6:36 am said:

Wishing you all the best on your birthday, Beth. 😊

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- beth on November 18, 2025 at 9:02 am said:
  
  thanks so much, mike –
  
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beetleypete on November 18, 2025 at 6:59 am said:

One of the most sensible pieces of advice ever written. Embrace your special day, Beth!
Best wishes, Pete. x

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- beth on November 18, 2025 at 9:02 am said:
  
  I so love how he said, it and thanks, Pete –
  
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Ephemeral Encounters on November 18, 2025 at 7:10 am said:

Happy Birthday Beth 🎉🎂

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- beth on November 18, 2025 at 9:02 am said:
  
  thank you !
  
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Annette Rochelle Aben on November 18, 2025 at 7:25 am said:

Happy Birthday! <3

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- beth on November 18, 2025 at 9:01 am said:
  
  thanks so. much Annette
  
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Deb on November 18, 2025 at 7:30 am said:

Happy birthday! Smart man that Thoreau…

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- beth on November 18, 2025 at 9:01 am said:
  
  yes, he understood life
  
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My Life in Our Father's World on November 18, 2025 at 7:31 am said:

Happy Birthday 🎈🎂

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fruitcrmble on November 18, 2025 at 7:42 am said:

Lovely poem. Happy birthday to a being who is doing her best to live each season to the fullest.

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- beth on November 18, 2025 at 9:01 am said:
  
  the way I like to travel through life
  
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Sexton on November 18, 2025 at 7:44 am said:

Happy birthday, dear one!

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- beth on November 18, 2025 at 9:00 am said:
  
  thanks so much, roy –
  
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rockcakesramblings on November 18, 2025 at 8:09 am said:

I hope you have a very happy birthday!

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esoterica on November 18, 2025 at 8:14 am said:

Happy birthday, Beth! Here’s to many more beautiful seasons to come.

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- beth on November 18, 2025 at 9:00 am said:
  
  ty so much
  
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Vero on November 18, 2025 at 8:39 am said:

Happy Birthday Beth!

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- beth on November 18, 2025 at 9:00 am said:
  
  thank you -)
  
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  - Vero on November 18, 2025 at 6:29 pm said:
    
    You’re welcome!♥
    
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Dale on November 18, 2025 at 9:39 am said:

May you have an absolutely wonderful birthday, Beth!
What perfect words from Mr. Thorough once again!

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- beth on November 18, 2025 at 10:43 pm said:
  
  thanks, and I love to stretch it out, yes he has a way with words –
  
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  - Dale on November 19, 2025 at 8:50 am said:
    
    Good! As it should be. And he does.
    
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Bitchy After 60 on November 18, 2025 at 9:45 am said:

How fortunate we are to be here and be able to enjoy each season as they come. Enjoy your day.

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- beth on November 18, 2025 at 10:43 pm said:
  
  we are so lucky, thank you –
  
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BACK ROADS AND OTHER STORIES on November 18, 2025 at 10:16 am said:

Happy Birthday!

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- beth on November 18, 2025 at 10:42 pm said:
  
  thank you –
  
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Jim Stewart on November 18, 2025 at 10:24 am said:

Blessings!

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- beth on November 18, 2025 at 10:42 pm said:
  
  thanks so much, Jim –
  
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Audrey Kletscher Helbling on November 18, 2025 at 10:34 am said:

Happy birthday, Beth! May all the seasons of your life be joyful.

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- beth on November 18, 2025 at 10:42 pm said:
  
  thank you so much, Audrey
  
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Hannah Kaminsky on November 18, 2025 at 11:02 am said:

Happy birthday! Thank you for sharing all of your seasons with us. :)

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- beth on November 18, 2025 at 10:42 pm said:
  
  <3
  
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Bruce Stambaugh on November 18, 2025 at 11:22 am said:

Happy Birthday, beth!

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- beth on November 18, 2025 at 10:41 pm said:
  
  thanks, bruce –
  
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PiedType on November 18, 2025 at 11:30 am said:

Happy Birthday, Beth! And thank you for sharing your sunshine every day

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- beth on November 18, 2025 at 10:41 pm said:
  
  happy to, thanks –
  
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kmabarrett on November 18, 2025 at 11:36 am said:

Happy Birthday, Beth! Have a great year!

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- beth on November 18, 2025 at 10:41 pm said:
  
  thanks, Kevin –
  
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Patrice on November 18, 2025 at 12:00 pm said:

Happy Birthday!!! :D

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- beth on November 18, 2025 at 10:41 pm said:
  
  thanks, Patrice!
  
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utesmile on November 18, 2025 at 12:21 pm said:

Love it! Happy Birthday dear Beth! ♥

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- beth on November 18, 2025 at 10:40 pm said:
  
  thanks, ute!
  
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annieasksyou on November 18, 2025 at 1:03 pm said:

Ah, beth. All good wishes! May you continue to find the joy for many decades to come.

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- beth on November 18, 2025 at 10:40 pm said:
  
  thank you so much –
  
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earlthepearl137 on November 18, 2025 at 2:24 pm said:

Happy Birthday!

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- beth on November 18, 2025 at 10:40 pm said:
  
  thank you –
  
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John Holton on November 18, 2025 at 3:02 pm said:

Happy birthday!

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- beth on November 18, 2025 at 10:40 pm said:
  
  thanks, John
  
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Michele Lee on November 18, 2025 at 3:28 pm said:

Beautiful quote to honor your birthday. ✨ Have fun!

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- beth on November 18, 2025 at 10:39 pm said:
  
  thanks, Michele
  
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Antique Works on November 18, 2025 at 4:16 pm said:

Happy Birthday Beth!

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- beth on November 18, 2025 at 10:39 pm said:
  
  thank you!
  
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  - Antique Works on November 19, 2025 at 9:15 pm said:
    
    You’re welcome.
    Hope your birthday went well.
    
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Ab on November 18, 2025 at 7:44 pm said:

Happiest of birthdays, Beth! 🎂 Even though you are a “stranger” beyond WordPress, you are a delightful part of my day. Wishing you the best in the year ahead!

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- beth on November 18, 2025 at 10:38 pm said:
  
  aww, thanks, ab. <3
  
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hitandrun1964 on November 18, 2025 at 9:54 pm said:

Hugs, peeps, chirps and Happy Birthday.❤️

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- beth on November 18, 2025 at 10:38 pm said:
  
  <3
  
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Karen Lang on November 18, 2025 at 11:19 pm said:

Have a great day Beth 🎉💞🎂

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- beth on November 19, 2025 at 6:30 am said:
  
  thanks, Karen –
  
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johnlmalone on November 18, 2025 at 11:35 pm said:

happy birthday, Beth; and may you have many more of them :)

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- beth on November 19, 2025 at 6:29 am said:
  
  ty, john –
  
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Newbloggycat on November 19, 2025 at 4:00 am said:

🫶🏻

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- beth on November 19, 2025 at 6:27 am said:
  
  <3
  
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Sue on November 19, 2025 at 5:12 am said:

Happy birthday!

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- beth on November 19, 2025 at 6:26 am said:
  
  thanks, sue –
  
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Sadje on November 19, 2025 at 9:15 am said:

Beautifully written

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- beth on November 19, 2025 at 6:30 pm said:
  
  he has such a way with words
  
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  - Sadje on November 19, 2025 at 7:35 pm said:
    
    Indeed. 😍🥳
    
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markbialczak on November 19, 2025 at 9:26 am said:

Happy Birthday, my friend Beth. To us sharing yet another great year.

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- beth on November 19, 2025 at 6:29 pm said:
  
  fun trip around the sun for both of us !
  
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TiffanyArpDaleo on November 19, 2025 at 9:39 am said:

The perfect poem, happy birthday!

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- beth on November 19, 2025 at 6:28 pm said:
  
  thanks!
  
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Carol anne on November 19, 2025 at 11:21 am said:

Happy birthday Beth I hope you had a lovely day! 😍😍🤗🤗

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- beth on November 19, 2025 at 11:43 am said:
  
  Thanks, Carol
  
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Lauren Scott, Author on November 19, 2025 at 12:12 pm said:

A wonderful poem, and Happy birthday, Beth! ❤️🎉

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- beth on November 19, 2025 at 6:26 pm said:
  
  he has that way with words, thanks!
  
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Wynne Leon on November 19, 2025 at 10:04 pm said:

Happy birthday, Beth!! So grateful to feel a small part of the light you shine on the world every day!! Wishing you the best in the year ahead!

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- beth on November 20, 2025 at 6:41 am said:
  
  ty <3 wynne
  
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Jennie on November 21, 2025 at 9:11 pm said:

I love this poem. Perhaps it’s because I feel it is speaking to me. Good poetry does that. Happy Birthday, Beth!

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- beth on November 22, 2025 at 8:50 am said:
  
  you’re right, Jennie. that’s what poetry does
  
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  - Jennie on November 22, 2025 at 8:35 pm said:
    
    Bingo!
    
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Wakinguponthewrongsideof on November 30, 2025 at 7:56 am said:

Happy belated birthday!!

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