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Good day to you. In reading your post/blog I must admit, this has awakened my inner writer/poet (as a seasoned man of color) because your words were heart felt. Truly I wish more of us (men, brotha’s for sure) would take the time and find what it is that we enjoy and appreciate about this thing called life. For me, the thought of starting a blog has been heavily on my mind in recent months, and after some deep deliberation and now reading your words, I am definitely appreciative of your insight. I would like to ask, given the opportunity to transition into a blogger, what would you recommend as a starting point, taking courses or should I look into a degreed program? Thank you and do continue your great work with informing us, the readers. Mature newbie to the social media world.
Wow. I just came across this gem and it was a cathartic experience to just read it. I’m way beyond 30 but what is interesting is how I completely relate to the details you provided herein about acting like my birthdays are unimportant. Also of significance is people’s unsolicited input about how life is headed south once you’re of a certain age. I never really considered my birthday something I, in particular, should be celebrated for. I’ve always felt that the celebrated one should my my mother. For as a mother myself, I know what an accomplishment the day is my birth was for HER. However, having read this, I admit to having a newfound meaning to celebrating being alive for one more year beyond that which I thought I never would. Thank you for that.