Have been the 53rd birthday of Darlene, my brother’s late ex-wife and mother of two of my nieces and one nephew.
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Author: jaysolo
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Happy Birthday
To my cousin Dianne in California, who is 50 today. Haven’t seen her since she was about 15. She was the last one in the family I knew of having really red hair until I saw my grandniece recently. I sometimes see Dianne’s father when I look at Henry, which makes me think of her more than I might otherwise.
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Someday My Post Will Come
I started a post earlier, on this birthday-free day, but was unable to finish it. Perhaps I should post single sentences or brief paragraphs as I think of them, like the observation that Obama selected LBJ as his running mate in an election where it was not necessary or beneficial to do so. Or to note that the mission to keep the lights on for at least another month was successful, without elaborating as my post in progress does.
Anyway, thought I’d post a quickie before I go back to making supper. Perhaps later tonight I can do better.
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Happy Birthday
To former colleague Leo Argyropoulos.
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Happy Birthday
To my stepsister Laurie, who is 43 today.
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Happy Birthday
To Laurie Swartz, an old friend from high school, without whom I would never have ended up introducing my friend Adam to Laurie’s friend Jean.
And if the kids stop being absolute monsters long enough, I might be able to turn this into a real post, with pictures and memories and stuff. I may even be able to make a cake!
But first I need to see if the two brats in the tub have flooded the bathroom with water that’s at least clean, mop as needed again, hop in the shower, dress everyone, and get to the store to replace the toilet paper. Yay.
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3 Completely Unrelated Kids
As usual, click for larger version…
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That’s a Relief – Thanks!
As noted in an update to this deadline post, we seem to have reached the goal for keeping the gas & electric on after this week. Yay! Not that help isn’t always welcome, as noted, but this was an unusually large and dire hurdle.
Now that that’s covered, I can do the phone interview at 3:00 today without the same uncertainty, and I can do the push for work that I’d planned as a one-two along with the deadlines post as originally conceived.
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People Usually Aren’t Specific…
They just recognize that I am some kind of nut or another.
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You Are a Pistachio |
 You are funky, freaky, and a total character. You’re very different than anyone you know. There’s no way you’re changing the way you are… Which is good, because no one wants you to change. |
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This would also be…
My paternal grandfather’s birthday. If he were still with us, he’d be 102 today.
My brother Gary and his ex-wife Noel’s 35th anniversary, if they were still married. I’m sure his three younger kids are just as happy things turned out otherwise…
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Happy Birthday
To my cousin Sandy in Texas, who is 44 today.
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Happy Birthday
To blogger Tink.
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Happy Birthday
To former President Bill Clinton.
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Happy Birthday
To blogger Pascale Soleil.
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Happy Birthday
To blogger offspring Duncan.
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Happy Birthday
To blogger De Doc.
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Most Bloggers Probably Match Me
Except the some who are outright attention whores, which probably meant they surpassed my traffic and fame years ago…
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You Are An Attention Seeker |
 You’re only human, so you can’t help but want a little attention every now and then. You love the spotlight, but only when it’s well deserved. You’d hate to be known for the wrong thing. And you also don’t mind sharing the spotlight. You can easily give someone else credit or a complement. You know there’s enough attention to go around, and it makes you happy when your friends shine. You come across as: Friendly and interesting People may wrongly think you’re: A little more modest than you actually are! |
Via Leslie
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Swimming is Good
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You Are Swimming |
 You are an interesting set of contradictions. You are peaceful yet competitive. Graceful yet strong. You exist in your own private universe. |
Via Leslie
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You Are Oregano |
 You have are charming, funny, witty, and smart. You love to party – and people love to party with you. You are always friendly and warm. You are able to help people get along. |