It’s my birthday today. Since I’m having a hard time with the number I have achieved, I’m announcing it in an attempt to own it like it’s something fabulous. Here I am, in a photo taken a few days ago. And even with no makeup.
This is me. I’m 50.
Owning It
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MMHoney says:
my thoughts and prayers are with you always….have a good one….
On April 11, 2014 at 7:28 am
pensiero says:
♥Happy Birthday, Suzanne!♥ 50 is the new 30!
On April 11, 2014 at 7:29 am
candyryan says:
The very happiest of Birthday wishes. You look marvelous and your life touches many with love, laughter and harmony. Thank you for sharing of your wonderful farm, family and life in rural America.
On April 11, 2014 at 7:40 am
ChefChristineM says:
You are stellar 🙂 Have a wonderful day!
On April 11, 2014 at 7:49 am
Lierin says:
Happy Birthday! I hope your day is filled with people and things you love :ladybug:
On April 11, 2014 at 7:52 am
laurie hamar says:
I’ll be 50 in a few months too so I feel your pain!! Happy Birthday. Here’s to 50 more!!!!!!!!!!!
On April 11, 2014 at 7:57 am
Charlene says:
Happy Birthday, Suzanne! You look fabulous and you do not look 50 years old!
On April 11, 2014 at 8:01 am
Dumbcatluvr says:
That’s the best picture you’ve ever posted of yourself. Happy Birthday!
On April 11, 2014 at 8:03 am
brookdale says:
Happy happy birthday!!!!! Celebrate!
On April 11, 2014 at 8:12 am
4jsMOM says:
Suzanne, I really like the picture. Don’t tell anyone your age. They would definitely think you were much younger. Enjoy the present, no matter how many birthdays you have celebrated. Hope your day is filled with people and things you love. :wave:
On April 11, 2014 at 8:21 am
Granma2girls says:
Lovely photo! Hope you feel especially blessed today as you celebrate another birthday . May you enjoy good health,a wealth of friendships and happiness for many years to come.
On April 11, 2014 at 8:55 am
marrypoppinz says:
Happy Birthday, it’s just a number….went thru the same thing 10 years ago. I’m happy and healthy, may have a few aches and pains but still ‘kicking’.
On April 11, 2014 at 8:58 am
Ann W says:
Happy Birthday, Suzanne! I think you look like Jennifer Aniston in that photo. 50 was a tough one, not really looking forward to 56 next month. Maybe today you can congratulate yourself on what you’ve done the past few years – you’ve worked hard at your dream and put yourself in a good position for future growth and opportunities. I picture you in an open door with sunshine streaming in – that’s where are you today.
On April 11, 2014 at 9:15 am
fowlers says:
Awe, Happy Birthday…..I sure hope I look as good as you do when I hit the 50….You look great!…hope your day is filled with nothing by joy for you. :hug:
XOXOX
Sandy
On April 11, 2014 at 9:34 am
nfrantz says:
Wishing you a very happy birthday from a 58 year old. It really is not the end of the world, but I must say it does bring a new perspective to life! As I stare 59 squarely in the face, I realize how much I took the energy and agility of my youth for granted! Have a glorious day and enjoy every moment of it.
On April 11, 2014 at 9:46 am
cabynfevr says:
Fabulous 50! Happy Birthday :snoopy:
On April 11, 2014 at 9:56 am
Louise says:
You look great! Have a wonderful birthday and thank you for letting us share in your life. You are one amazing lady. You are such an inspiration to all of us. Thanks to your influence I make soap, can, and have 4 chickens in a coop in my backyard. :snoopy:
On April 11, 2014 at 9:59 am
alosyu says:
Happy Birthday.
Having passed 50 years and years ago I realize the number has nothing to do with how old you feel, and I do not feel any older now than I did then. So, celebrate it, embrace it.
On April 11, 2014 at 10:24 am
DeniseS says:
Beautiful photo. Celebrate your day and all your 50 years on this planet have blessed you with. May you be filled with peace and joy.
On April 11, 2014 at 10:39 am
ConnieM says:
Suzanne,
50 is a piece of cake. You look great. I passed 50 several years ago, and am stronger than I have ever been thanks to goats, chickens, and gardening. It will keep you young! Happy Birthday.
On April 11, 2014 at 10:45 am
bbkrehmeyer says:
50 is awesome and you are beautiful,both inside and outside… Embrace it and run with it…..
On April 11, 2014 at 10:49 am
Pat says:
Happy birthday, Suzanne! You look about 28 in that picture, which is beautiful. Best wishes for wonderful day and year to come.
Pat in Eastern NC
p.s. I’ve read both the books and loved ’em! Looking forward to the next Maia novella.
On April 11, 2014 at 11:19 am
maryellen51 says:
Happy Birthday, Suzanne !!! Fifty and fabulous, that’s coming from a person who is coming up on 63,so I’ve been there and done it. Celebrate yourself. Life is what you make it.
On April 11, 2014 at 11:34 am
connilu says:
The sun is shining on you….be happy….embrace your age. I have 31 years on you and still having fun….although not as cute as you……even WITH makeup. Happy Birthday :sun: and many more!
On April 11, 2014 at 11:40 am
joeyfulnoise says:
Happy birthday – you look fabulous! May it be a blessed year for you!
On April 11, 2014 at 11:46 am
AnnieB says:
Happy Birthday!!! 50 is a great age – still beautiful, yet growing in wisdom. Enjoy the best of both worlds!
On April 11, 2014 at 11:48 am
Njoylife says:
Lookin’ good Suzanne. Happy Biethday! Love your blond locks. Fifty is empowerment! You can do anything you like! Enjoy!
On April 11, 2014 at 11:52 am
PattiLynn says:
Happy Birthday Suzanne! Enjoy! – Squeeze every ounce of happiness out of every single min of every day. 50’s great, it sure beats the alternative!
On April 11, 2014 at 12:10 pm
steakandeggs says:
Happy Birthday Suzanne..You certainly don’t look 50, and you know what they say. You only as old as you feel. So go out and have a birthday bash. :shimmy: It your day Enjoy!!!
On April 11, 2014 at 12:16 pm
wormlady says:
Happy Birthday & many happy returns of the day! We want you to get really really old, because we enjoy your wit and that backbone you grew and want to continue to do so for many years to come.
We don’t have to look at pictures of you very often, so even if you get ugly and wrinkled and all that, your followers wil be fine with it. lol
Just don’t let your driver’s license expire for more than 6 months, or it’s a real pain to get back.
Turning 55 in 12 days.
On April 11, 2014 at 1:29 pm
nanaK says:
:happyflower: :snoopy:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!! Beautiful picture, alluring and captivating – 50 becomes you …. besides 30+ is the new 50 these days 🙂
On April 11, 2014 at 1:53 pm
Naturegirl46 says:
50 and rockin’ it. You go, girl! Happy Birthday to YOU.
On April 11, 2014 at 2:23 pm
PinkyMac says:
It’s you and you are gorgeous. Happy Birthday! :snoopy:
On April 11, 2014 at 2:27 pm
Marigene says:
Happy Birthday, Suzanne…and many more!
On April 11, 2014 at 2:57 pm
OregonJoy says:
you’re a lovely 50 year old. My 50’s were a great decade……..getting real close to 70 now, and still can outwork, outsmart, and enjoy life more than most of my loved ones…..
On April 11, 2014 at 2:57 pm
annabel52 says:
50 is only half way…you have at least 50 more to go. Enjoy life and your birthday with your loved ones.
And you are just a spring chicken….in the road!!
On April 11, 2014 at 3:04 pm
Minna says:
Happy Birthday! :snoopy:
On April 11, 2014 at 3:13 pm
beforethedawn says:
Happy birthday! You look amazing for 50! I never would have guessed!
On April 11, 2014 at 3:41 pm
boulderneigh says:
I agree with dumbcatluvr – best photo ever! (I’ve seen your legs, too; you’re fabulous for ANY age!)
On April 11, 2014 at 5:01 pm
Glenda says:
Happy Birthday! Forget the number and just celebrate the day. You look wonderful. Love your hair.
On April 11, 2014 at 5:30 pm
Snapper119 says:
God love ya! You look amazing…you are amazing! Happy Happy Happy Birthday
On April 11, 2014 at 7:01 pm
jnet says:
Happy Birthday!
You look great!
I really enjoy your site, keep up the good work!
On April 11, 2014 at 7:18 pm
CassieOz says:
50 is LIBERATING. I am so over the cult of youth. Celebrate!
On April 11, 2014 at 7:21 pm
slpuckett52 says:
Oh honey..you look beautiful and age is just a number! Only the good live to see these great numbers!!! Wishing you a Happy Birthday and many, many more!!!!! :sheepjump:
On April 11, 2014 at 8:42 pm
Sue, a Florida Farm Girl says:
Oh, honey, 50 isn’t fatal!!! Own it and flaunt it. Could you share some of those curls with me, please?????? Fabulous picture, by the way.
On April 11, 2014 at 9:14 pm
Journey11 says:
Happy Birthday! Hope it was wonderful. :sheep:
On April 11, 2014 at 10:24 pm
Claudia W says:
Happy happy birthday! Sweetheart…I’m 61 and the last eleven years have been my most fun! I pulled the filter off my mouth, no one questions what I say or why, it just is what it is. I make decisions without the questions, and I am having fun, fun, fun. Live it up to the fullest, you have earned it all!
On April 11, 2014 at 10:32 pm
prairiedaisy says:
Happy Birthday, Suzanne! Keep up the good work! 😀
On April 11, 2014 at 11:43 pm
holstein woman says:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
50 isn’t so hard, every day is just another day. Tomorrow will be 50 +1 day.
Everyone owns them differently, I let them go and you?????
BLESSINGS
On April 12, 2014 at 12:33 am
MousE says:
You look mahvelous, simply mahvelous, and certainly not your age! Happy birthday and many more.
:snoopy:
On April 12, 2014 at 12:38 am
nursemary says:
Happy Birthday Suzanne!
On April 12, 2014 at 9:57 am
Leah says:
I remembered your BD was coming up April. Enjoy the day. I like your hair a lot. 🙂
On April 12, 2014 at 11:28 am
Joell says:
:happyflower:
Have a wonderful day, I am 50 plus twenty something and can out do most gals half my age, I never think of my age, I am younger today than I will be tomorrow–live life to its fullest, do your thing and dont worry about what anyone says. I do and I an very very happy.
On April 13, 2014 at 7:49 pm
amyg says:
:sun2: HAPPY HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY SUZANNE!!!! :sun:
:happyflower: My gosh woman, you’re beautiful! Wishing you the most joyful year yet. May it be filled with love, laughter, fun, great health, prosperity, great friends and your very special animals. Here’s to another 50! xoxo :moo:
On April 13, 2014 at 10:14 pm
myaizar says:
Looking fabulous at 50…we could all only dream to look as beautiful adn youthful as you do. Besides age is just really a number! Happy belated birthday!! :sheep:
On April 16, 2014 at 5:45 pm
Starfish says:
I just finished your book and was sad until I found your site. You remind me of me (except the farm in the boonies part). You are a courageous and beautiful woman Suzanne. You are an optimist and that’s what keeps you looking so young! Don’t worry about the number since there is nothing you can do about it, just continue your beautiful living, that’s what shows. One day soon I hope to make one of your retreats! I love your bouncing sheep video!!
On April 24, 2014 at 1:20 pm
PinkyMac says:
I am coming waaayyy late to this party 🙂 I just want to say you look fabulous and remind you to appreciate every year. Many don’t have that privilege. :snoopy:
On April 28, 2014 at 9:36 pm