Wednesday, August 27, 2025

My World of Wonders, aka, the Wednesday Ws - How Old Am I Edition

What happened on this day long long ago? My parents welcomed their last child. My how I have grown from 6 lbs 10.5 ounces, and 20 inches. 

What surprises me most about this? That I lived this long, I have done a few stupid things over the decades. Someplace in the drafts folder is a list of the ten stupidest things I have ever done. I should delete that draft. 

What amazes me? How far I have come from where I started out. Growing up on a very rural farm in the middle of nowhere, I never dreamed that I would finish the education that I did, live in a world Capital, do research and work on national policy and training. Origin is not destiny. 

What is next?  The next few months are mostly quiet, mostly at home. Next spring we have another adventure. I have bid on a consulting gig that if funded will fill 150-200 hours, and generate a bit of extra travel money. There is a price at which I will gladly return to the paid workplace, temporarily, if the project is interesting. We should know if the project is a go within a month. 

What else is special about this day? It was my paternal Grandfather's birthday. He died 49 years ago this fall, and I still miss him.  



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16 comments:

  1. Mitchell Block8/27/2025

    Wishing you, again, a love-filled and happy birthday. Origin is not destiny and some lucky souls like you also grow to believe in themselves, their potential, and a world filled with possibilities.

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    1. Travel8/27/2025

      Thank you, and the world is filled with wonderful talented friends.

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  2. Debra She Who Seeks8/27/2025

    Happy Birthday, David! Virgo is a great astrological sign for a lawyer!

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  3. Bob8/27/2025

    Happiest of birthdays and cheers to many more, and many more eyars of travel and exploration and growth.

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    1. Travel8/27/2025

      Thank you, I hope have a few good years left.

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  4. Yorkshire Pudding8/27/2025

    Happy Birthday David! You have every right to feel proud about the Michigan farmboy's impressive journey. And look at you now! Living in Washington D.C. just like your benevolent president.

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    1. Travel8/27/2025

      Thank you, I have come a long way, but there are places I won't go.

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  5. WickedHamster8/27/2025

    😘🎂🥰🎉❤️😘🎂🥰🎉❤️😘🎂🥰🎉❤️

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  6. Ellen D.8/27/2025

    Happy Birthday, David! Wishing you many more years of fun adventures, good health, lots of laughs and much love!

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    1. Travel8/27/2025

      Thank you, I should laugh more.

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  7. Unknown8/27/2025

    Happy birthday! With wishes for good health and more grand adventures.

    Will Jay

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  8. Diaday8/27/2025

    Happy, happy birthday to you, David! Wishing you a year with another passport stamp or two and unforgettable memories. Open that special bottle of bourbon to celebrate you.

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  9. Andrew8/27/2025

    A very happy birthday to you. Make sure it is a good day for yourself.

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