Today is my 60th birthday, and I am feeling rather giddy.

All the cliches are true–“It’s hard to believe  I’m 60! I don’t feel like 60, I feel like 40! It beats the alternative!” and the list goes on and on.

Truth be told, every age has its highs and lows, but this decade is proving to be a very sweet slice of life–a time of great family joy, continued professional growth, and a bit more wiggle room in the schedule to do my own thing.

Here’s my unsolicited advice, friends–don’t dread the aging process, embrace it. Your selfie may reveal a face that belies your youthful spirit, but I choose to believe that the best is yet to come.