Run a half marathon.
Check out the sales at Macy’s.
Buy nothing. You really don’t need a thing.
Have dinner out.
Get a pedicure.
Go to bed early.
Eat a delicious salad.
Take a run.
Have a beer.
And a shot.
Laze in bed an extra 20 minutes.
Feed the birds.
Put on a pretty white linen dress (because it’s still summer, at least for today).
Read birthday messages on Facebook.
Smile.
Try not to listen to the news of the latest unarmed black man being killed by the police.
Charge the battery for your 35mm camera. You’ll need it.
Have a hot flash.
Ask your flag waving children to fly the Irish flag just for today in your honor.
Arrange to have a carrot cake baked by the same friend who made your wedding cake.
Order 15 pizzas from DeFazio’s.
Open the sunroof on your car on the way to work.
Turn up the radio.
Treat yourself to a blow out – that’s blow out , guys.
Imagine that Elizabeth Warren was running for President.
Have a hot flash.
Eat tasty treats from your coworkers.
Read birthday messages on Facebook again.
Take phone calls from both the friend who has been there for 35 years and the one you hope sticks around for the next 35.
Accept happy birthday greetings from dozens of middle school students after your birthday is announced over the school PA system.
Wear the beautiful necklace you had made for yourself.
Remove the modesty-lending shirt over your pretty dress because of another hot flash.
Book Talk challenged books to 8th grade students and watch them become agitated about censorship.
Glance out the window at the cloudless, blue skies.
Hope, just this once, that time moves just a little faster for the next 60 minutes only.
Pound water in anticipation of the evening’s libations.
Crave a coffee.
Figure out a way to swing by Starbucks between school and a salon appointment.
Get excited thinking about having so many loved ones in one spot.
Wish Jeter could come, too.
Smile.
Get home in time to freshen up and gather loved ones together.
Take a walk with your brother.
Mingle and mix with folks from all corners of your life.
Beam with pride watching your children do the same.
Toast repeatedly with gifted Prosecco.
Worry when the pizza is late.
Remind yourself that it isn’t your fault.
Relax.
Sigh with happiness. Best birthday ever.
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DelSo 
So glad you had a wonderful day. Well deserved. There are several phenomenal women in my life and, though I seldom see you, you remain at the top of that list. Your 50’s are gonna be fabulous!
Wonderful.
Happy Birthday! 50’s are great (that when I started running). So far 60s are good too.
I’m excited about this new decade! Have you taken up any new hobbies in your 60s?
I started tennis in my 40s and running at 55. I’m working at get faster in my 60s. Plus there is less competition for age group awards. Lol.
I’m leaving my 50’s and looking forward to the new decade. We lost our parents in the past decade and are now the “old” ones in the family. It’s okay! We love being grandparents!