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BarbD

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34. 87 and counting

Thu Sep 18, 2025, 01:03 PM

Sep 2025

Grew up in Wisconsin while Senator Joe McCarthy was spewing hatred and ruining lives with fear of communism. "Better dead than Red" was echoed in the playground. Then came Vietnam, and we all know how that went. Now we are once again challenged with hate and fear. But, I will not allow evil to rule my life.

Today I celebrate with people I know who are demonstrating against this regime. My two senators and congressman are on speed dial. I sing "We shall overcome", knowing that we need to work together. I firmly believe in the Beatles' song -- "All you need is love, love is all you need."

Congratulations on your birthday. We are all needed in this fight for the future of our grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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Tomorrow I will be 86 years old [View all] young_at_heart Sep 2025 OP

Such A Sad Time We Live In Frerotte Sep 2025 #1

YES x infinity! (nt) Heidi Sep 2025 #15

I am 90.. homegirl Sep 2025 #54

Keep on truckin'. It's all we can do. surfered Sep 2025 #62

So glad you're here with us, Heidi Sep 2025 #71

Don't do that please! tavernier Sep 2025 #2

I came to say don't skip self care IbogaProject Sep 2025 #38

I think so Too! We have to be strong Cha Sep 2025 #67

Wishing you peace on your 86th! SheltieLover Sep 2025 #3

Yup yup. I'm 85 and have similar feelings. Chipper Chat Sep 2025 #4

The OP's birthday can be a small movement Heidi Sep 2025 #10

Music keeps you young!!! usonian Sep 2025 #78

You need to celebrate malaise Sep 2025 #5

We can celebrate the OP and all who've blazed a path for us. Heidi Sep 2025 #12

You too malaise Sep 2025 #16

I will celebrate you tomorrow. Heidi Sep 2025 #6

Only Bob Dylan and The Band can do this song with such emotion..my favorite version Deuxcents Sep 2025 #57

Pushing 80 here.. Permanut Sep 2025 #7

We'll celebrate you tomorrow, too. Heidi Sep 2025 #8

What a delightful response.. Permanut Sep 2025 #11

In spite of it all Happy Birthday! bronxiteforever Sep 2025 #9

I'm 81 and know how you feel. Ping Tung Sep 2025 #13

We'll celebrate you tomorrow, too, Heidi Sep 2025 #14

That's it, exactly! What. The. Hell. Hekate Sep 2025 #44

Hahahaha malaise Sep 2025 #60

You are an inspiration. Continued staying young at heart surfered Sep 2025 #17

Yes! Heidi Sep 2025 #21

Happy Early Birthday EnergizedLib Sep 2025 #18

Second that and feel same way Tree Lady Sep 2025 #20

Ok but SocialDemocrat61 Sep 2025 #19

I'm very sorry angrychair Sep 2025 #22

Happy Birthday. Feeling bad is natural. Not feeling at all is not. Hang in. twodogsbarking Sep 2025 #23

Ooooooh, GOOD quote!!! calimary Sep 2025 #36

Marcus Aurelius - my man twodogsbarking Sep 2025 #69

I feel like a youngster in this thread. piddyprints Sep 2025 #24

Happy Birthday one day early! people Sep 2025 #25

Good for you. I just turned 78 eight days ago. OLDMDDEM Sep 2025 #26

Congratulations! Heidi Sep 2025 #27

Thank you. OLDMDDEM Sep 2025 #29

Have a wonderful birthday, young at heart Grim Chieftain Sep 2025 #28

Lots of us 80-ish around, feeling the same way. elleng Sep 2025 #30

Thank you, elleng! Heidi Sep 2025 #72

Happy imminent birthday! Life's too short to let events ruin your joys. Enjoy your day and ancianita Sep 2025 #31

Wish you peace AKwannabe Sep 2025 #32

Oh no! Don't let them do that to you! Get together & take a resistance photo! Flip the bird! CrispyQ Sep 2025 #33

87 and counting BarbD Sep 2025 #34

I had my 86th birthday a couple of weeks ago LibinMo Sep 2025 #35

THANK YOU to EVERYBODY who contributed to this thread! calimary Sep 2025 #37

I hope you decide to celebrate you. Passages Sep 2025 #39

Have a DU party! How long can a Birthday Thread get? nolabear Sep 2025 #40

Happy Birthday fellow Virgo! Mossfern Sep 2025 #41

You might look at it another way & consider that you are denying your family of this occasion to gather... Hekate Sep 2025 #42

Happy Birthday LetMyPeopleVote Sep 2025 #43

Happy birthday. murielm99 Sep 2025 #45

Understandable. Happy Birthday anyway. LoisB Sep 2025 #46

You should still celebrate. Figarosmom Sep 2025 #47

In three weeks I will be 89 and though I too am depressed with our country right now and I need justhanginon Sep 2025 #48

86?? that's fantastic! orleans Sep 2025 #49

Happy Birthday, anyway! dwayneb Sep 2025 #50

Don't look that old to me! marble falls Sep 2025 #51

You are young enough to remember USMC Brigadier General Smedley Darlington Butler. GreenWave Sep 2025 #52

Celebrate Your life snowybirdie Sep 2025 #53

Congratulations!! You won the life lotto - have a wonderful day. walkingman Sep 2025 #55

Don't allow that orange POS to rain on your parade. Say yes to the cake and champagne, too. Vinca Sep 2025 #56

Be kind to your soul tomorrow especially, and every day. We are what we came here for. Clouds Passing Sep 2025 #58

If you can canetoad Sep 2025 #59

Thank you EVERYONE!! young_at_heart Sep 2025 #61

So glad your mood has lifted, dear young at heart Grim Chieftain Sep 2025 #63

It is hard for everyone but especially those that grew up applegrove Sep 2025 #64

Happy Birthday, and have a good year IzzaNuDay Sep 2025 #65

no, do NOT let them take away that joy Skittles Sep 2025 #66

Happy 86 young_at_heart 💙 Cha Sep 2025 #68

Happy birthday, young_at_heart! Heidi Sep 2025 #70

Birthday kick! Heidi Sep 2025 #73

86 years. You've seen a lot, both good and bad. Here's hoping you'll see even better. Solly Mack Sep 2025 #74

Happy Birthday malaise Sep 2025 #75

Happy Birthday!!! SheltieLover Sep 2025 #76

Happy Birthday young_at_heart! Celebrate Don't livetohike Sep 2025 #77

Don't let a bully steal your thunder....HAPPY BIRTHDAY!... MiHale Sep 2025 #79

I wanted to take a moment and celebrate you today. Quiet Em Sep 2025 #80

Congratulations! Squeaky41 Sep 2025 #81