Joanna Oleson
Since my birthday is in the middle of the year, I thought I would take this opportunity to ask you all to reflect upon what it has been, or what you anticipate, about completing your first three quarters of a century on this planet. And what you are doing as you prepare to enter the 4th quarter.
Personally, I am amazed to be here at this point. So many times around the sun, as my friend Chris Rhu’s song goes. But, I'm feeling great, and grateful.
Nick C asked why he didn’t remember me from HS, and asked if it was him. No, definitely it was me. I had a small circle of friends in HS, but was sort of “ out of it” in terms of the big picture.
Over the years, living in England, Spain, traveling, studying, working, laughing, loving, crying, I have been in search of a fuller life. And I think I’m doing pretty well. Still more to go, of course.
With Zoom sessions, I may be able to do more traveling, even resettle, and still be able to continue my psychotherapy practice, which is important. One thought about getting my doctorate after 50, was that I would be able to keep working as long as able and I wanted to!
So, I am eager to hear about all of you and where you are at this milestone. We are so fortunate.
Many of our classmates have “gone before.” I am so appreciative of this website, and all of you who created it and maintain it. I do have one question, and it may be that I am not seeing it. But when a classmate gets a rose, and is on the In Memory section, can we still access the profiles and pictures they have shared with us? Sometimes I think I remember someone, but seeing their pictures or reading what they wrote, would help, and it seems important, since many times we don’t have an obituary.
Anyway, happy birthdays to all ( even if you already are 75 or won’t be till next year!!!!
xoxojo
p.s. I tried to add a photo, but can't manage it at this age!!! hahahaha
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