(This is a combination of 2 emails from a friend)

(Randy is Cynthia's son)

So, do you celebrate the 12 holy days of your birthday?
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I didn’t realize you reached a milestone, as well….Congratulations! Looks like you’ve done some pretty cool things so far, which is more than a lot of other people can say. Life is short – gotta make the most of our time while we’re here!

I enjoyed reading all the great adventures you’ve done! And here’s to another 25 years of them!!

Randy

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My reply to Randy:

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.. My life has been so full that it takes many many

days to commemorate each and every

outstanding achievement .

Never thought I'd make it this far. I turned 60 years young

yesterday .. I have lived thru ear bleeding concerts

during the 60's and 70's ..

Taken motorcycle trips to Canada & Mexico . Was in high

school history class when it was announced that

Kennedy had been shot, Been married ( way to young- 19),

given birth, divorced.

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I have been to the ballet and to the symphony and

I have tended bar in some seedy places.

I have loved and hated , I have danced and

traveled,met famous people

and yet there is soooo much more to do..

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I have learned to use a handgun and I have taken

a high dive into the pool in an evening gown. I have

been to Disneyland and DisneyWorld and every amusement

park in between. I have picked oranges to pay my bills and

I have mucked out stalls to make money to make my car

payment when I lost my paycheck at the race track ..

I have been to Nascar races and the Kentucky Derby,

Mardi Gras and ChicagoFest -

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I am also a Maamaw now , but I'll have many

more adventures.. I drove across the USA in a

66 yellow mustang, I have been so broke that my utilities

were turned off and managed to work enough odd

jobs Plus my regular job to have them turned

back on..

I have lived in a commune and I have visited churches of

many many denominations. I have attended funerals for

both parents , grandparents and many other family

members and the funerals of too many friends..

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I have had the same best friends for more than

35 years and consider myself a lucky woman..

I also remarried and have found out what is feels like

to have a forever partner , a man that has stood

by me and even learned to shave my legs and armpits

when I could not do it after a life threatening accident.

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Yes, I am looking forward to at least

another 25 years of adventures.