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Ashley Martin's avatar

Sarah, these footnotes are an added delight. They are their own set of stories.

sarah e webb's avatar

Thank you Ashley ~ there were more I wanted to add but sixty seemed to suffice 🥰

Anne's avatar

Happy Belated Birthday, Sarah! I never knew our birthdays were so close to one another’s! Beautifully written, resonated with me so much. Right there with you, friend! 🥰

sarah e webb's avatar

Thank you Anne ! When is your birthday 🥳?

MJ's avatar

Happy 60th Sarah!

I remember attending your 50th and as I’ve always known, we navigate the years with as much curiosity and attention to time as possible!

I’ll be in Rochester the entire summer and if you’re not on your island, a visit would be terrific!

I enjoy all your writings….so real and elegant. Grab the 60’s and fly high!!

Love, MJ

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MJ!!! Always so grateful to be walking with you ~ I will be on Monhegan, India and the ROC this summer definitely time to connect ~ I will send you a text ♥️♥️

Lucia Elden's avatar

a bouquet of small, sweet celebrations! Sto Lat kochana!

Jane Knickerbocker's avatar

Lovely. Happy Birthday, Sarah!

Amie McGraham's avatar

Welcome to the sixties! 🎈 when shall we celebrate?

sarah e webb's avatar

Arriving in Maine on the 7th!!

🦞💃🦞

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i shall text you tomorrow !!!

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Hi I am Ingrid but call me Ing for short!  I believe we may have mutual interests and  would ❤️your support as I support your journey as well.

Maja Milanovic's avatar

Happy birthday!

Susannah Rigg's avatar

I loved this so much! And happy birthday- I’m grateful our paths have crossed in this writerly life!

sarah e webb's avatar

Susannah, I feel exactly the same! Looking forward to vicariously living through your adventures in the UK, my old stomping grounds 💛

Sejal Shah's avatar

What a beautiful, beautiful essay / post! And happy, happy birthday, Sarah! 💐So grateful we finally connected over coffee this year! 🥰

sarah e webb's avatar

Thanks Sejal ~ I feel exactly the same, and wouldn't it be extraordinary if our paths crossed this summer in India?? 💛

Sejal Shah's avatar

Oh I would really, really love that and will pray to make it happen!

Memory, Made's avatar

SEW - Happy birthday! Thank you for sharing your words and your list of notes is superb. You are one of the dearest people I know, and you have always been a writer (at least for the 30+ years I've known you). I love that it is how you see yourself now. Your words and the writings of others you share are always a treasure.

sarah e webb's avatar

awww thank you ~ when i think back through my fondest memories, i often find you there 💛 grateful for sew much friendship (and for naming me sew) ✍🏻

Asha Sanaker's avatar

Oh, happy, happy birthday!! Sixty is great on you and in you, you beautiful, wise woman.

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thank you asha ~ our fateful meeting at kripalu was the birthday gift that keeps on giving 💛

Lara Tupper's avatar

Happy belated, dear poet! Yes to Gen X-ness and claiming WRITER. Love this list.

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Gen X and writing forever ~ thanks, Lara!

PortRoyal's avatar

Great post! I, too, just turned to be 60: how is it possible🫨? Take care.

Lisa Richardson's avatar

Happy Birthday, Sarah Webb. I think of you often and I am glad to read your work. Please write a book! I have all of your old post cards, letters and notes and pictures from prom and college visits! I also keep those memories in my heart! I love you still, Sarah! XOXO

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Lisa, this warms my heart so, so much. Thank you 💛

It's been forever and a day and we are long overdue for a catch up ~ can you DM me your number so we can connect? I miss you too ✨ xoxo

kristen lanzer's avatar

Wow Sarah ! After reading your words I feel energized. Hooray for you, this day, and the open road ahead …. Happy 60 🌞

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thank you Kris!

Martha Osowski's avatar

Happy happy belated 60th birthday Sarah, to a fellow Taurean! This was completely lovely, thank you for sharing all of it.

sarah e webb's avatar

Thanks, Martha ~ do you know my theory as to why there are so many Tauruses? It’s because everyone’s parents went on vacation in July/August 🤣 Glad to know I travel in your good company 💛