When I was on the cusp of 40, the mother of an old friend told me that her 40s were her favorite years. “I had good health as when I was younger,” she said, “but my career had hit its stride and so I finally had the money to enjoy it.”
I’m 46 today, which places me well into the back half of my middle decade, It turns out that my friend’s mom was right. But more than that, my 40s have brought maturity and peace. I wouldn’t trade those for one minute of being twentysomething again. Bring on the graying temples.
Last updated on 25 February 2020 by Jim Grey
Happy birthday! Maturity brings a settled peace with it.
Thanks Tina!
Hey, happy birthday Jim!
Thanks man!
Happy birthday Jim.
Thanks Richard!
You are blessed indeed! Happy birthday; may it be the beginning of another excellent year.
Thank you! Here’s hoping.
Happy birthday, Jim! And here’s to the next 46. Cheers!
I can’t imagine 92! Nobody in my family has ever lived that long!
All the more reason to boldly go where no Grey has gone before, Jim! :D
Have a most excellent day, and then a few more!
Thanks Steve!
Happy birthday, and I agree!
Absolutely! :-)
Happy birthday Jim! I couldn’t agree more with this post. Funny that I was talking to someone about this very same feeling this morning. Looking forward to the rest of my 40s. Here’s to the Fabulous 40s and to a Fabulous Birthday for you!… and yes, to the next 46 years!
Thanks Sandy! Yep, the 40s are fab.
Happy birthday!
Thanks Ward!
Happy Birthday Jim. 50’s aren’t bad either.
Something to look forward to, then.
I loved the forties as well – somehow you have reached a place where you are more comfortable with yourself… Happy birthday
Yeah. So much anxiety and worry just fades during these years. It’s great.
Happy birthday! I agree. The forties are the best.
Thanks! Better than the 20s and 30s by any measure.
Wait till you hit the fifties then come and talk to me buddy …just kidding Happy Birthday !!
Heh. My 50s are just four short years away!
All of the decades are good…different…many pros & cons with each…but GOOD. Relish them all as each new chapter in this ‘ol life is worth experiencing!
Late, but Happy Birthday!
Well, my 30s were mighty dreadful, thanks to some unfortunate circumstances in which I found myself.
Sometimes, time gives one better perspective. I was taught that we are supposed to be thankful for everything…dreadful included. Every experience is to be learned from to make us better human beings, thus, all decades are good – even with the bad times.
Rejoice in your birthday! Look where you are at! Life is good!