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Thank you to all who reached out or thought of me over this birthday weekend. My heart is full of love and gratitude. In addition to all of your good wishes, I got to spend time w/precious friends who I’ve known since childhood ( @tomkirdahy & gifted sweetheart @jonrichardsonmusic 💖💖) , college( @billydim27 💖), for decades ( @officialrachelulanet 💖)& even a fave new friend. My beloved family connected in different ways , as did treasured colleagues. Last evening I saw an incredible piece of theater (my birthday wouldn’t be complete without sharing a live performance w/ a community of other audience members). @brilliantbway is an exquisite experience starring the truly brilliant, indefatigable #DanielRadcliffe . Written by @sleevenotes with @jonnydonahoe & directed by #jeremyherrin & Duncan MacMillan , it allows all of your emotions to be engaged , delights w/the freshness of collaborative improvised moments, & filled me w/wonder, awe, connection & hope. By it’s end, I was bathed in tears of tenderness towards each human’s journey . What a perfect gift. That could ONLY be topped by being treated to a perfectly elegant dinner @cheznousmarlton  which overflowed w/story sharing, kindness & support, & round the table compassion, love & hilarity ( & delicious food ) w/friends @ifumusa , @dominicfumusa & #FredNelson 💞🥂 
And today I got to travel to Connecticut to see my beautiful, talented step-granddaughter Ava shine as Glinda (& Auntie Em!) in her wonderful HS production of #TheWizardofOz (a show forever near & dear to my heart) . 
Feeling grateful to be alive & connected, creative & curious, ever learning , and  mindful about what I have to give in the days of this glorious & challenging life of mine. Sending love to all on this Sunday night. 💖🙏🎉🎂🌸💞🥂✨✨✨✨✨
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I’ve heard people say you should celebrate your birthday for a whole month… so I’m claiming that rule AND posting a *little* late! 🤦🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️

This past year has been a tumultuous one, with so much of my life centered around caring for my precious Mom and navigating her health journey. Many things were put on hold, but I’m truly grateful that I chose to pause and celebrate this milestone birthday in style.

Friday, January 16th was an unforgettable evening filled with friends, family, and those who are truly family at heart. There was great food, lots of laughter, plenty of dancing, and FABULOUS music from Harlem’s own @djstorminnorman.

A heartfelt thank you to my wonderful husband @curtis615 for everything he did to make the night so special—and to everyone who came out and braved the elements to celebrate with me. What a beautiful, joy-filled time we had! I also deeply appreciate the cards, gifts, texts and calls from everyone— you made your girl feel extra special and LOVED!! Special shout out to @audreysanders58 for all your help, Sis!🥰💖
📸: Isseu Diouf Campbell/Afrikanspot LLC
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So long 2025!
Here's to a gentle New Year, dear friends❤️
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Thanks to everyone for your sweet Birthday love! This was my first birthday in almost 20 years without my daughter Darmia home, & it having been almost 9 years since my husband Shawn passed. I so appreciated hearing from so many people with their loving good wishes. In the midst of these incredibly difficult times in our country, our world-I really had no idea what I wanted to do to celebrate my bday. And then, my friend @ifumusa texted about getting together w/a few gals. And one of them was my pal & #WonderfulTown sis #JenniferWestfeldt , who generously offered to host us. In a day or 2 Jenn (truly #TheHostesswiththeMostest) gathered a few more friends, & treated us to a beautiful evening of delicious food, wonderful conversation, laughter, storytelling, warmth, love and connection. I didn’t know how much I needed it until I was in the midst of it, surrounded by these amazing, intelligent,compassionate,hilarious, kind & gifted humans whose life paths have blessedly crossed with mine. Today I am basking in gratitude. To my friends, my family, colleagues, mentors, the Universe that holds us all, and to my Mom & Dad who brought me into this life-endless thanks & love.💖🙏🙌💞🎂✨✨✨✨
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