tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post307610221401388970..comments2024-03-29T05:40:26.329-04:00Comments on The Marmelade Gypsy: When I'm Sixty-FourJeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-63192875648386788442015-08-17T05:38:40.657-04:002015-08-17T05:38:40.657-04:00Happy Belated Birthday Jeannie. This is a lovelly ...Happy Belated Birthday Jeannie. This is a lovelly reflective post - I agree with your reflection that a happy life is more about how we care than how much we have in the account. I never really reflected on Birthdays until I started travelling with my dear friend. She couldn't celebrate birthdays until after she turned 60 - before then she worried that birthdays were 'defining her'. Me - I think birthdays are to be celebrated - because that's one day in the year when you are the centre of attention and you deserve it - hope your birthday with Rick was great too... Tamarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14635416571278107397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-26971656802169368992015-08-16T21:10:14.798-04:002015-08-16T21:10:14.798-04:00I so enjoyed this! I think u got 8 candles for yo...I so enjoyed this! I think u got 8 candles for your 4th birthday cause your mom gave u 2 candles per year! Birthday parties just carry wonderful memories. And I know more people who decide no parties and no gifts as we get older, but I think our one day a year should be celebrated, and I love how u celebrate life!<br />- cousin bonnieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-69263101091305682162015-08-16T07:02:02.719-04:002015-08-16T07:02:02.719-04:00Belated Happy Birthday - and there's nothing w...Belated Happy Birthday - and there's nothing wrong with a life happily measured out in cake! skiourophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200877834536477400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-9803707452308535522015-08-14T15:16:16.344-04:002015-08-14T15:16:16.344-04:00Hope you are still celebrating your beautiful life...Hope you are still celebrating your beautiful life dear Jeanie.<br />Things do have a way of changing don't they.<br />What I would give to have a piece of the Butterkreme torte my mom used to always make for my birthday. There was apricot between the layers of yellow cake and butterkreme (said in a German accent!) too...she always decorated with toasted sliced almonds = YUM!<br />I think I've said it before...you have such great photos of your childhood and what a darling girl you were AND are still.<br />May all your wishes come true!<br />Happy Happy Birthday month and year to you!<br />oxo~*~Patty Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03953758102509632020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-81996697458374365082015-08-14T09:32:07.285-04:002015-08-14T09:32:07.285-04:00Wishing you many happy returns of the day Jeanie, ...Wishing you many happy returns of the day Jeanie, with each and every one filled with cake and friends near to hand.<br />Your post brought a tear to my eye, a perfect mix of memories, joy and just a little sadness.<br />If you do find yourself in Europe don't forget to visit York!<br />Heather :)littleRamstudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03519991078850087411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-1653919410233838992015-08-14T07:18:08.914-04:002015-08-14T07:18:08.914-04:00HAPPY BIRTHDAY belated dear Jeanie!! I'm sorry...HAPPY BIRTHDAY belated dear Jeanie!! I'm sorry to be late to the party! But what a great party here... LOVED all the pictures, and your stories! :o) I don't remember many childhood birthday, not from when I was very little anyway. I do recall a big stuffed Snoopy--I think that was my 8th birthday. I was never big on celebrating my birthday, even when I was younger. I'm not good at being the center of attention... LOL! I enjoy celebrating other folks' birthdays though! A good meal, some wine...I'm happy. Anyway, hoping you've been having a FABULOUS week celebrating YOU!! LOVE that last pic of you--your smile is just the BEST, so infectious!! :o) ((LOVE of LOVE & BIG HUGS)) P.S. I'm a big Beatles fan, so fun with the song reference...Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09179096002434748927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-13189865820743977472015-08-13T16:07:37.426-04:002015-08-13T16:07:37.426-04:00Oh Jeanie, What a special birthday remembrances a...Oh Jeanie, What a special birthday remembrances and thoughts. I love your summary of the years. I know it was a special day, but of course you must keep on celebrating just because you can.Marilyn Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13115440271615593122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-16867030016936287132015-08-13T08:44:31.397-04:002015-08-13T08:44:31.397-04:00So full of life:):):)
Grinning at the bundle of li...So full of life:):):)<br />Grinning at the bundle of living you've always been.<br />A spark! I love your firefly ways:)<br />So much happiness to you as you do your 64th soar around the sun.<br />I believe it's going to be a beautiful ride:)<br />-JenniferJennifer Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04305032927925322733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-10838108303103408772015-08-13T06:28:32.805-04:002015-08-13T06:28:32.805-04:00Happy Birthday. You have wise thoughts about count...Happy Birthday. You have wise thoughts about counting birthdays. You must be leading a wonderfully, joyful life. It shows in your pictures, ypu are vibrant and happy from childhood to present. I wish your wishes to be granted and more bonuses and blessings to come. I'm so pleased that we met at least in the blogosphere. :)psychelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13481182811314917401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-857711180328866132015-08-12T21:47:19.028-04:002015-08-12T21:47:19.028-04:00I laughed and laughed when I realized that 64 is i...I laughed and laughed when I realized that 64 is in my rear-view mirror, and I never even thought of that Beatles' song when it came along!<br /><br />I think it's wonderful that you'll be having a second celebration with Rick. I'm firmly convinced that we all should have birthday seasons, just like the Christmas season or Easte season. One day just isn't enough, especially for some one like you, who knows how to make the best of every celebration!shoreacreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16284698314697628805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-73461405473376347832015-08-12T20:38:29.541-04:002015-08-12T20:38:29.541-04:00Your older photos are absolutely gorgeous!! What c...Your older photos are absolutely gorgeous!! What classic beauty you have displayed!<br />Happy Birthday!<br />I hope you have a wonderful weekend!<br />Tammy xtlcukjourneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18126317345680620502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-16632343860706222382015-08-12T12:27:18.697-04:002015-08-12T12:27:18.697-04:00Happy Birthday, Jeanie!! Yes when that song first ...Happy Birthday, Jeanie!! Yes when that song first came out, didn't we all try to imagine what we would be like when we're 64? And now as we see that mark not as a distant future but more an imminent reality we marvel at what life is now, definitely something we could not have foreseen. Your post is wonderful as always but here you have the first draft of a visual memoir. I wish you many more pages to fill in the coming years!Artihttp://rippleeffects.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-66281786797518106222015-08-12T08:07:42.030-04:002015-08-12T08:07:42.030-04:00Oh Jeanie, those were the days in black and white ...Oh Jeanie, those were the days in black and white memories. The puffy dresses at the birthday parties; today what do little girls wear to a birthday party? I'm guessing sweatpants or those tight things too old and inappropriate for them...but these were the days. HAPPY ALMOST BIRTHDAY! We are so blessed to have breath ticking each second as the clock ticks with us. Count your blessings. I AM! AnitaCastles Crowns and Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01780241008313365707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-28394373814951588902015-08-12T07:50:37.608-04:002015-08-12T07:50:37.608-04:00Happy birthday, Jeanie! I hope that you have (had...Happy birthday, Jeanie! I hope that you have (had?) a day that is as wonderful as you are! And I really hope that your birthday wish comes true! There is so much wisdom in this post! I'm glad that you are in such a wonderful place in life and are feeling healthy! That's a huge blessing that one should never take for granted. I hope that there are many many more birthday cakes and celebrations to come. I'm glad you got to spend your special day with a friend - and it will be nice to extend the celebration when you see Rick later this week! :) Lisa from Lisa's Yarnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05335500882510597919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-82326367974426277262015-08-12T07:44:08.684-04:002015-08-12T07:44:08.684-04:00Fantastic photos and a heartfelt, beautifully writ...Fantastic photos and a heartfelt, beautifully written post.<br />Wishing you a lovely Birthday!<br />Hugs,<br />JemmaJemma@athomewithjemmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01137225389791605398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-90995021655642034222015-08-12T07:35:33.914-04:002015-08-12T07:35:33.914-04:00Happy birthday!
This is a beautiful post, and I h...Happy birthday!<br /><br />This is a beautiful post, and I hope you get your birthday wish.<br /><br />If the second wish comes true, and you find England being part of that trip to Europe, be sure to let me know; especially if you're going to be in the South-East of England.<br /><br />In the meantime... I hope your birthday is a happy one, which will become another wonderful memory to cherish later.Victoria Ziglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11872256336482196922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-5063717180773914422015-08-12T04:02:07.883-04:002015-08-12T04:02:07.883-04:00Happy birthday! What a lovely post, I think your r...Happy birthday! What a lovely post, I think your readers get the gift. Great photos and what fantastic childhood memories, may you have many more great memories to come.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17824748902803492123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-82046199227014838342015-08-11T21:18:29.133-04:002015-08-11T21:18:29.133-04:00Great pictures, Jeanie, reflecting a life well-liv...Great pictures, Jeanie, reflecting a life well-lived with beauty, generosity, enthusiasm, and love -- may all your wishes come true!<br /><br />Happy Birthday!<br />xoxox<br />Anneannohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102616203481686227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-2020506471397213042015-08-11T20:40:39.555-04:002015-08-11T20:40:39.555-04:00So you are 37 days older than me! :)
You are luc...So you are 37 days older than me! :)<br /><br />You are lucky to have so many birthday pictures of yourself. Not sure why, but almost none of me. Oh wells. Very lovely, wise post.<br /><br />HAPPY BIRTHDAY!Kailanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08343660755285100296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-28838571283118359862015-08-11T18:43:38.053-04:002015-08-11T18:43:38.053-04:00Happy Birthday, Jeanie! Oh, how I've loved see...Happy Birthday, Jeanie! Oh, how I've loved seeing all of these sweet precious snaps of you as a little girl. What a little doll, then and now! I just love your smile and your spirit!<br />Be a sweetie,<br />Shelia ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-25200835301480607942015-08-11T18:38:11.703-04:002015-08-11T18:38:11.703-04:00I love, love, love this post. I love how it captu...I love, love, love this post. I love how it captured the essence of YOU! I've been thinking about that smile of yours. It truly does light up your face. You have the most genuine smile. Maybe, that is because you have decided "to smile a lot." <br /><br />I'd say at age 64, you have learned the important lessons of life. Live as happy as you can with the days you have left and surround yourself with people that you love. I hope you get to Europe too. Truly, this post gave me the best uplifted heart today. Cheers, my friend. I celebrate YOU and your birth. Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-72257941198536045422015-08-11T18:33:24.040-04:002015-08-11T18:33:24.040-04:00What sweet childhood birthday memories! Happy 64t...What sweet childhood birthday memories! Happy 64th birthday to you! Eat cake and drink wine. Cheers!Betsy@My Salvaged Treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18120247339822621125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-26576855591266209542015-08-11T16:47:32.861-04:002015-08-11T16:47:32.861-04:00How beautiful you look in all those photos.
That...How beautiful you look in all those photos. <br />That is a wonderful wish for me too.<br />Happy birthday and aloha from Hawaii.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-13852704621381414662015-08-11T14:37:58.016-04:002015-08-11T14:37:58.016-04:00I love your birthday musings. May it be a very sp...I love your birthday musings. May it be a very special day, week, year. You deserve them all! Love to you and Rick.Kittynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-47226868291229771342015-08-11T14:25:44.725-04:002015-08-11T14:25:44.725-04:00Rick still loves you, life is good :-) (I read th...Rick still loves you, life is good :-) (I read the comments!)<br /><br />Happy Birthday, dear friend! This is a wonderful post and like you, I've recently been viewing some photos from the past. We all look much better in hind sight than we thought at the time!<br /><br />Have a marvelous day and continue that program of good health! Your last photo is gorgeous!tantemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18373999232159894240noreply@blogger.com