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Kathy Sommerfeld's avatar

A very happy birthday Parker. We are grateful for you and your persistence in that climb. And wow, what a beautiful song and tribute!!

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Maggie Wilkinson's avatar

Happy birthday Parker. We met here in Anchorage many years ago. Your Growing Edge Newsletter and the collaboration of Carrie Newcomer continue to make a difference in my life. I believe I am a better person for your influence. Thank you! 🎉

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CarolAinDC's avatar

Happy Birthday, Parker! Even though we have met only once (seminar at Steven’s Point), you have influenced my life in many ways. You are building an enduring wisdom legacy. Thank you 🙏

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Ann Campoll's avatar

I’ve said it lots of times before, but your work has changed my life for the better, and I am so appreciative! So glad you were born! XO. Ann Campoll

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Nancy Wilson's avatar

I am six months ahead of you in arriving at the BIG 8-5. I can’t say “You’re Gonna Love It.” 🤪. Most of my landmarks - my husband, old friends, old creative connections - are gone and I am learning what it is to be lonely, even as I continue to value solitude. I recognize this old age passage as a powerful period of spiritual awareness and evolution, but it’s also a time of diminishing autonomy and increased dependence on others, especially children and grandchildren.

Your wisdom and candor have been a gift to me. May we very old folks continue to speak our truth and reveal our wounds until the very end. ☺️. BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS…. Nancy Wilson

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Elliott J Bush's avatar

Happy birthday, Parker! I’ve been a fan of yours since the 70s. I love “The Growing Edge!” Stay well and strong!

Elliott

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Richard Leider's avatar

Happy 85th with gratitude for your choices, clarity, and courage to lead the way on the path of purposeful aging.

Richard Leider

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Katherine Holbrook's avatar

Happy birthday to a wise traveler

Kathy Holbrook

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Eileen F. Savage's avatar

Happy birthday, Parker! I’m a new fan to this following and am using your latest book with my colleagues. Thank you for your gifts and resources to help us work through these tough times. Here’s to many more years of giving and receiving. 💗

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Barbara's avatar

Happy birthday, Parker! Enjoy celebrating you on this milestone birthday!🎂

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Lindy's avatar

Happy Birthday Parker! So grateful for your thoughts, caring wisdom, and contagious humor. Gosh, you bring so much light and love to humanity and it’s so great to see and feel it all multiplying back to you here and into the world. Wishing you all good things.

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Karen Pidcock's avatar

So glad to know you’re another ‘39er…like me…you just finish your 85th year about 4 months before me. I’m surely glad you were born…and have written so wisely & compassionately about your life experience gleanings! I’m giving thanks for letting your life speak of your values! An admirer in southeastern BC, Canada.

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Kirstin Anglea's avatar

85! You are an inspiration! I hope you had a sweet day Parker!!! Send you love and deep gratitude for your presence on n my life. Kirstin

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Sherry's avatar

Happy Birthday!!

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Paige Nolan's avatar

Happy Birthday, Parker! You have taught me so much and I am so grateful for your wisdom and how you lovingly share your heart with all of us. Thank you for being YOU! May this year be filled with great health, peace, love and so much laughter.

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Christine Wagner's avatar

Happy Birthday, Parker! Being part of The Growing Edge retreat is a memory I'll always treasure, especially writing a collective song together. Thank you for your wisdom, compassion and most of all, your love.

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