From Braces to Hot Flashes

Twice a year Judi and I go to The Black Ram in Des Plaines (of all places) to celebrate our birthdays. We've been celebrating our birthdays together for 46 years. FORTY-SIX. Where the hell did all that time go?
(Here's Jude and me circa 1965)

I don't know if you're lucky enough to have a friendship that's lasted so long but it's truly a treasure. I love the history we share; the weird hairdos, the funny glasses, braces, pimples, bad dates, makeup, clothes, tampons, our first jobs, our first husbands (and second and third), families, divorce(s), gray hair, wrinkles, hot flashes...
We've shared laughter, tears, love, friendship, fun, support, humor...
Jude's a constant in my life; someone I trust implicitly, who I can depend on, who I respect, admire and love; she has a kind heart and an amazing sense of humor. Judi's my rock.
Happy birthday, my friend.