Prime Comes in Multiple Servings
I am 59 years old today
There’s a common myth that you only get one “prime” in life—one narrow, shining peak where you’re at your best before it’s all downhill into a valley of cardigan sweaters and politely declining dessert.
Nonsense.
Prime isn’t a one-time engagement; it’s a recurring guest star in your personal sitcom. You get several, spaced out like secret courses in a tasting menu you didn’t know you ordered. Some are flamboyant, spicy, and full of fire. Others are rich and slow, like the perfect stew. And a few are downright peculiar—like that one prime where you suddenly got very good at folding fitted sheets and knew all the trivia answers on Tuesday nights.
🍽 Each Prime Has a Flavor
Your twenties prime might have been all about speed—running toward opportunities, running away from mistakes, running because someone yelled “last call.”
Your forties prime might be about depth—knowing what you want and no longer apologizing for the anchovies on your pizza.
Your fifties prime? That’s often about savor—realizing the bite you’re taking now is just as important as the bites you’ve been saving for later.
🔄 Expect the Menu to Change
The universe doesn’t hand you a laminated menu of primes in advance. It sends them out from the kitchen of life at unpredictable intervals. Sometimes it’s a surprise dessert; sometimes it’s a soup you weren’t sure you ordered but find yourself loving halfway through.
And yes, there might be gaps between courses. But that’s fine—it gives you time to digest and make room for whatever’s next.
🥂 Raise a Glass to the Current Course
If you’re in your prime right now—own it. Stand in it. Wear it like the perfect jacket. Don’t waste time peeking ahead to see what the next prime might bring. This course is yours to savor.
And when the next one arrives—whether it’s richer, spicier, or stranger—you’ll know exactly what to do: grab a fork.
If you happen to be a prime number yourself this year—19, 23, 29, 31, 37, 41, 43, 47, 53, 59, 61, 67, 71, 73, 79, 83, 89, 97, 101, 103, 107, 109, or 113—consider commemorating the course with a prime-age t-shirt. They pair well with wisdom and cake.
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