For my sixtieth birthday I’m celebrating by giving my blog a facelift! It may be off-air for a week or two, but after that it’ll be better than ever, with a sharper look and more features. In addition to blogging about the amazing second half of life, with all the wonder and weirdness of middle-age and beyond, I’ll be posting book reviews, and talking about the writing and marketing process. My goal is to make the website easier to see and more enjoyable to navigate. So don’t be concerned if AnyShinyThing.com goes dark for a few days or weeks. This is the season of resurrection, after all.
I wish you the most joyous Easter and Springtime. Here’s an uplifting video from Laura Carstensen, a social scientist who spoke at TedX Women, for your viewing pleasure. See you soon! XOXOXO
Jason Matthews says
I’m pretty sure 60 is the new 40, and in a few years it’s going to be the new 35.
Pat says
Happy Birthday, Lynne. I hope you had a super celebration! I am looking forward to seeing what you have in store for us next. I know whatever it is, it will be extraordinary…like you.
Lynne Spreen says
Gee, thanks, Pat! Takes one to know one.
jan140 says
Happy, happy birthday, Lynne! I’ll join you in the new decade in just a couple more months. No blog so no blog facelift for me–just a month-long cruise/vacation celebration in (drum roll) Hawaii! 🙂
Lynne Spreen says
tThat sounds like a wonderful way to celebrate! Happy happy happy!
hibernationnow.wordpress.com says
WOW, I have to admit I like Jan’s way of celebrating much better! But, still love you, Lynn. Happy Birthday to both of you. Laurie
hibernationnow.wordpress.com
Coral says
Hope you have a wonderful birthday. Wish I was 60 again. But I guess I’ve learned a lot in the past 12 years. I’ll stay my own age and enjoy what each day brings me. Cousin Coral
Lynne Spreen says
Thank you so much, Coral! We miss you.
hibernationnow.wordpress.com says
Have a very Happy Birthday! Celebrate in style! Laurie
Lynne Spreen says
Thanks, Laurie! I am, in the sense that I’ll be spending a few days with my pal from 11th grade. We’ve been friends all this time…holy crap – 43 years!!
Simply Barbara says
1954 was a great year! Happy Birthday!
Lynne Spreen says
You, too, Barbara? Best wishes on starting a rich new decade.
mimijk says
Happy Happy Birthday Lynne! Love your blog as it is and will love it in its new incarnation…
Lynne Spreen says
Thanks, Mimi! Right back atcha.
Retirementallychallenged.com says
Happy birthday, Lynne. I’m very excited to see your new look.
Lynne Spreen says
Thanks, RC! I hope you love it.
krpooler says
Happy Birthday, Lynne. You just keep getting better and better! Looking forward to your new site. Happy New Beginnings, my friend!
Lynne Spreen says
New beginnings for both of us, Kathy. Excited on both fronts!
David Kanigan says
We’ll be waiting!
Lynne Spreen says
Thanks, David!
elizabeth2560 says
Happy Birthday. Enjoy
Lynne Spreen says
Thanks, Elizabeth!
elizabeth2560 says
You have caught up to me 🙂
Sandra Nachlinger says
Happy 60th birthday (confession: I just turned 67). I’m looking forward to your new-and-improved blog. Have fun with it!
Lynne Spreen says
Thanks, Sandy! If it does nothing more than look better, I’ll still be ahead. Happy birthday to you, too.
Nanci says
More fun is a great idea. I wait in anticipation
NANCI says
Happy Birthday girlfriend…. looking forward to the new look of 60!
Lynne Spreen says
Thanks, Nanci! I’m excited too. I’ve wanted to do more and have more fun with my website. I see it as a studio where my friends can come and chat or read or watch videos or be inspired or learn things. I cannot wait!
Lynne Spreen says
Thanks, Debbie, it’s great to hear from you!
Debbie says
Happy Birthday, Lynne!! And happy redesign, too. You’re right — this might be the perfect time to make the changes you have in mind. Best wishes they go smoothly, and I’ll look forward to seeing what you’ve done here!
Walker Thornton (@WalkerThornton) says
Looking forward to it. I also am turning 60 this year! New adventures all around.
Lynne Spreen says
It’s a great age, Walker, isn’t it? Happy birthday early.
Toni LaMotta says
Glad to have found this blog and a kindred spirit who honors the aging process. You mention that you like doing book reviews. I have a new one coming out soon called, Embracing the Aging Process. Would you be willing to do a review – or perhaps even just a brief testimonial for the book and my website –If so, email me at midlifementor@gmail.com and I’ll send you a digital copy.
I think you might resonate with lots of it.
Toni
http://www.midlifemessages.com
Lynne Spreen says
Toni, thanks for your kind words and I’m so glad you’re here. I wish you the very best with your new book, but I have to bow out – I’m so behind with my own writing that I’ve got to buckle down with that. But thanks for honoring me with your trust. I wish I had time to help. Best wishes for monumental sales!