A college roommate I had said his family gave a surprise birthday party for his grandmother when she hit some landmark age (90?). When she walked in the door they turned on the lights and yelled surprise. She had a heart attack and died.
Strangely, some of life’s eras seem to sneak up on you. The Stranger In the Mirror Realization. Sounds like a Big Bang Theory episode. Or one of Dave Barry’s rock bands. Senior edition.
David_the_CAD over 2 years ago
There are times when denial is good. Remember, getting old just happens, growing up is optional.
Ratkin Premium Member over 2 years ago
A college roommate I had said his family gave a surprise birthday party for his grandmother when she hit some landmark age (90?). When she walked in the door they turned on the lights and yelled surprise. She had a heart attack and died.
Doug K over 2 years ago
I thought Liz stopped having birthdays after she reached 39?
The Reader Premium Member over 2 years ago
It’s only the fourth time she turned fifty!
uniquename over 2 years ago
Yeah, her birthday’s not for another three months.
sandpiper over 2 years ago
Outcome rests on how she sees reaching 50. Denial is not unusual.
Lee26 Premium Member over 2 years ago
Oh, to be 50 again, lol! Half a century seemed sooooooooo old at the time, lol.
timinwsac Premium Member over 2 years ago
Liz is only 42 so having a surprise 50th birthday party will be a surprise.
goboboyd over 2 years ago
Strangely, some of life’s eras seem to sneak up on you. The Stranger In the Mirror Realization. Sounds like a Big Bang Theory episode. Or one of Dave Barry’s rock bands. Senior edition.
InTraining over 2 years ago
so Liz will be 350 in dog years…!
ChessPirate over 2 years ago
Oh, Liz knows she’s 50, but no-one else is supposed to know it… ☺
paranormal over 2 years ago
The surprise is going to be on you when she clobbers you good!!!
bigplayray over 2 years ago
50 didn’t bother me. But now that I’m closer to 60 then 50… SIXTY?!!?
The Brooklyn Accent Premium Member over 2 years ago
My chief regret about my birthday coming up this Sunday is that I will no longer be able to call myself a sexagenarian.
dogday Premium Member over 2 years ago
OK, let me rephrase: We’re going to have a surprise party in honor of Liz’s 50 birthday.
MCProfessor over 2 years ago
That’s what happened when I turned 70.