Tag Archives: birthdays

The Sixth Year of Blogging Begins

Today is my birthday.  It is also the sixth anniversary of Citizen of the Month, which I began writing on March 7, 2005. Even thought I have republished this before, I will do it again.  My first post from 2005– … Continue reading

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Twitter Birthday Hell

I spent over an hour on Twitter this morning, wishing various bloggers a Happy Birthday.  I’m only writing about this minor life experience because I think by exploring it with you, I will give you some insights into how my … Continue reading

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A Master Class

Today is my mother’s birthday. This is her birthday card. It was a windy and lonely October evening. I was in my bedroom, the overhead lamp flickering, as I IM-ed with Allison, a New Hampshire woman who wrote a knitting … Continue reading

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Birthday

Today is my birthday. If you asked me a year ago where I would be on my birthday, I certainly would never guess that I would be sitting in Boca Raton with my mother AND Sophia, who flew in all … Continue reading

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A Birthday Chick-Lit Tale: The Royal Bra

Thanks for all the cool photos! I know that this is going to sound sappy, but I can’t think of a BETTER birthday present than having you come to this site and actually READ the nonsense I write. So, thanks. … Continue reading

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Happiness Project, Day Four: Send in the Bras

The Official “Bras for Happiness” badge Neil: Hey, Penis, you want to come out and play? Neil’s Penis: Nah, I’m depressed. Neil: Wow, I never heard you say that before. I thought you NEVER got depressed. Neil’s Penis: Well, you’ve … Continue reading

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Sunday Brunch

Sunday was Hilly’s birthday. We met Hilly and SJ for Sunday Brunch. Here Sophia is teaching Hilly how they drink mimosas in Europe, Bruderschaft style. (photo by SJ) SJ and I in a competitive smiling match. (photo by Sophia) Hilly … Continue reading

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April 12th

  Ever since I moved back in with Sophia, she’s been trying to get me to move out of the house and into my own apartment.   I’m always telling her that I’m too depressed to go through all the trouble … Continue reading

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There’s More?

Thank you everyone who wrote something for my birthday.  I certainly didn’t expect THIS.  Your kindness is even better than getting any naked photos.  Special thanks to Colleen for setting up “my” carnival.  I’m blushing from all the attention.  Sophia … Continue reading

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A Toast for Sophia’s Birthday, Russian-Style

  Today is Sophia’s birthday.  Most of my fellow blog-acquaintances know how much she means to me.  After all, this blog is 75% about her!  Clearly, she is one of my obsessions.  And why wouldn’t she be?  She’s a real … Continue reading

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