by Randall Balmer | Nov 10, 2022 | Opinion
I resolved some years ago to stop tracking birthdays, although I do have to calculate several times a year. Let’s see, 1954 to 2000 is 46, then add … what year is it again? This birthday, number 68, would be unremarkable but for the fact that my father succumbed to...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Dec 15, 2021 | Opinion
I recently passed one of those “milestone” birthdays divisible by 10. Something about beginning a new decade seems significant – or at least notable enough to merit birthday cards featuring your age in bold letters. I didn’t feel any different. If anything, I was a...
by Alyssa Aldape | Sep 17, 2021 | Opinion
While most people look forward to their 21st or 30th birthday, I was eager to celebrate 33; also known as “the Jesus birthday.” Being the Bible nerd that I am, I dreamed of inviting all guests to dress as their favorite Jesus. We’d play pin the tail on Mary’s...
by Mitch Randall | Aug 12, 2021 | Opinion
Today is my birthday. I turned 51 years old. When I hit half-a-century last year during the pandemic, I told my wife that I was looking forward to middle-age. She raised a brow and responded, “Not sure how long you’re planning on living, but you passed middle-age a...
by Mitch Randall | Aug 13, 2020 | Opinion
A global pandemic never factored into my imagination when I envisioned my 50th birthday. Quarantine certainly changed my plans as the half-century mark of my life arrived but having my two adult sons with me is a greater gift than I could ever want. I’ve been told...
