Ginger Turns 30!

Q. What does a woman about to turn 30 have in common with a woman already turned 60?
A. Not much.

That would be my answer until I met Ginger. We, luckily, wrote a different story. Ginger and I were coworkers first, who quickly turned into firm and forever friends and have managed to stay close for almost 5 years. Our friendship has survived and thrived across distances of age and geography.

Ginger and I do have much in common. We both believe being moms to two sons a heavenly state of being. We’ve both lived in North Carolina. We share the same profession – when we are practicing it. We both have earned the title, Spreadsheet Queen. We hate discord and flourish in an ordered world. I concede Ginger is the Olympian in creating such an environment! We share enjoyment of Alexander McCall Smith books.

However, we definitely part ways over sugar consumption. I can’t imagine Ginger downing a Coke for breakfast.

And how can I not love someone who thinks I resemble Tina Fey?! Or sends me beautifully hand printed, thoughtful notes that show her loving and lovely nature.

Ginger was my sister or my daughter (maybe even my mother!) in previous life. Well, that is what I would think if I actually believed in reincarnation. At any rate, she is very special to me.

Happy birthday, Ginger! I love you. Ellen