Lane Stowe, August 15, 1969 – August 14, 2025
Wait, what??
That’s right, I’m having a “death without a death”, as I’m truly leaving my old self behind at 55. in other words, I’m “killing off” the Mr. Today Show part of my personality that I absolutely detest. That’s the part of me that can stay with “The Real Housewives of Alexandria”, as I cannot detach from that part of who I’ve been fast enough.
My 56th birthday is tomorrow. This birthday has already been one of the best ever, and it hasn’t even happened yet. I’ve been blessed in unexpected ways, unlike my 16th birthday 40 years ago.
It was on August 15, 1985 when I was diagnosed with a severe case of mononucleosis. I spent two weeks in bed feeling like death warmed over, and I dropped down to 120 pounds. This is why I’m having a small get-together at my place tomorrow night. It’s never too late to have a belated Sweet 16 party!
To say this year has had some unexpected changes would be putting it mildly. This has truly been a year of change and growth, and the future is looking INCREDIBLY bright.
Happy Birthday! ☺️🎉🎊
Lane's Back Nine - my online diary as a 55-year old 
Lane, I’m so happy to read about you again!! I would love for the 16 yr old you to come back. I get exactly what you are talking about and I wish you nothing but the best. Keep me updated
Vikki
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so happy for you, Lane. I hope your birthday is wonderful. I did the same sort of thing for my 40th. It was so freeing.
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