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Create the birthday you want to celebrate

No matter how old you are, having a happy birthday is one of life's great pleasures, says birthday enthusiast Tamar Hurwitz-Fleming. You just need to figure out what that means for you. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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