happy birthday

today, my grandma turns 85 years old. she was born in 1921, the same year that WWI ended, Harding became president, and the first miss america pageant was held (thanks wikipedia!). she exercises every day, teaches bridge, travels, and is in better health and spirits than many people less than half her age. she still gives the best advice for any situation, taking time to listen and actually care about what people say to her. she's my daily inspiration, and if i strive to live a life even half as full of love and integrity as hers, i know i'll be alright.

(and happy birthday to my friend, tg, who is also an amazingly awesome woman - way to go, all saints' day, for producing such beautiful people!)