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\"What's<\/a>Tomorrow’s my 60th birthday, and I’m looking forward to it. Really I am, and for these 10 good reasons.<\/em><\/p>\n

10. Ordering off the 55+ menu at IHOP will be easier. Five years ago, doing so made me feel like an imposter. Now I feel like I’ve earned it.<\/p>\n

9.\u00a0 The AARP has lowered their annual membership price to $12 in honor of my birthday. Thoughtful as the gesture is, I’m not taking them up on it.<\/p>\n

8.\u00a0 Tomorrow morning, I will be grateful for the ability to walk 6 miles pain free…even at my age.<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0 German Chocolate Birthday Cake!<\/a> Need I say more?<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0 When people inquire about my age, and I tell them, with suitable self-effacement that I am 60, they will have all the more reason to respond, “You certainly don’t look your age.” (And this would be your cue to type something similar in the comment box.)<\/em><\/p>\n

5.\u00a0 Being 60 makes the fact that my mystery novel, set in the decade when I was in my 20s, is considered historical fiction a little easier to swallow. Mainly because I can wash it down with birthday cake. (See #7)<\/em><\/p>\n

4.\u00a0 On my official birthday, all those early Facebook birthday wishes will no longer feel like being pushed into old age.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0 Once I’m 60, the Man of Steel, who hit the same milestone waaaay back in March, will no longer feel as though he robbed the cradle.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 The day will remind me of Mom’s 60th in 1988. Our son was 6, and our daughter was a newborn when the sibs and I hosted a gigantic surprise birthday shindig at her church in Le Mars. She was clueless, and the many friends and family members who gathered to honor her, was a glorious tribute.<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0 I’ll be celebrating my birthday with my family. What could be better?<\/p>\n

I’d love to hear bout your 60th birthday memories in the comment box. If you don’t have any, see #6.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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