Today is my 43rd birthday. I'm not really feeling any older (I haven't since about age 25) but I am feeling a whole lot wiser, and settled in my life.

So far, the day looks very promising spent with two of the kids (middle daughter is away at Uni) furbabies, and my Matthew. There are lots of happy greetings on my Facebook account, and message board. And Matthew's Mom kindly remembered me with a lovely card as she does every year.

There will be all you can eat low fat tacos, and low fat chocolate, fudge brownies! Yum! There has been a visit from the hug monkey, and who can resist the hug monkey?! And prezzies, including a very pretty Juliet bear for my collection.

There is a part of me missing my parents today, but it is not as bad as I thought it was going to be.

Overall I am optimistic about the future, as another bit of passage of my time here is marked.

Image Credit: I've seen this fantastic Aquarius image posted on various sites, but do not know who the artist is. If you do, please let me know so I can give proper credit.