Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Today

  Today is my birthday.

Today I get to go to a job that I love.

Today I get to enjoy all that I love.

Today I get to live with a man that I love.

Today I get to unwrap another day.

Today is my birthday.

Today I get to open my eyes to a day
 where I am excited to look to the future.

Today I get to open my eyes to a day
 where I am unafraid, blessed be, to look to the past.

Today I get to open my eyes to a day where
 I expect joy, as I expect joy, everyday.

Today I get to open my eyes to a day
 where I get to open my eyes.

Today is my birthday.

Today I can fight another battle.

Today I can strive to be a better person.

Today I can live a little 'righter'.

Today I can pray a little more deeply.

Today is my birthday.

Today I get to be thankful.

Today I get to be thoughtful.

Today I get to be grateful.

Today I get to be cake-ful.

Today is my birthday.

The shortest day of the year.

The longest night of the year.

The coldest evening.

The brightest morning.

Today is my birthday.

And though I had nothing to do with it.

I'm mighty pleased, at the privilege of having another one.

Yes.

Indeed.

Today is my birthday
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49 comments:

  1. Ellen21 December 2011 at 00:43

    Happy Birthday!!!

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  2. Shan21 December 2011 at 00:56

    Harpy Smirchday!

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  3. theknapper21 December 2011 at 01:37

    Happy happy birthday to a perfectly imperfect man who has taught me much.

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  4. wheeliecrone21 December 2011 at 02:23

    Happy Birthday! It isn't an original thought, but it's sincere.

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  5. Anonymous21 December 2011 at 03:06

    Have a lovely birthday Dave. Eat lots of cake!

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  6. Joyfulgirl21 December 2011 at 03:49

    Happy Birthday! Have a wonderful (shortest) day. Thanks for wonderful poem.

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  7. Louna21 December 2011 at 04:18

    Happy birthday! And thank you for all your beautiful posts.

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  8. Jen21 December 2011 at 04:50

    Happy birthday Dave. I hope you have a fantastic one :D

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  9. Anonymous21 December 2011 at 05:15

    Happy Birthday Dave!
    “The years between fifty and seventy are the hardest. You are always being asked to do things, and yet you are not decrepit enough to turn them down.”
    - T. S. Eliot

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  10. Anonymous21 December 2011 at 05:41

    Happy Birthday Dave :D

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  11. Kake21 December 2011 at 06:01

    Happy birthday, Dace!

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  12. Kake21 December 2011 at 06:01

    Happy birthday, Dave!

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  13. Clay21 December 2011 at 06:42

    Have a great one!

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  14. Anonymous21 December 2011 at 06:49

    Happy birthday.

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  15. Andrea S.21 December 2011 at 06:57

    Happy Birthday, Dave! Have a special day with your Joe!

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  16. Anonymous21 December 2011 at 07:01

    "May the light always find you on a dreary day.
    When you need to be home, may you find your way.
    May you always have courage to take a chance
    And never find frogs in your underpants!"

    Irish toast

    Have a great birthday
    Happy Birthday

    Julia

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  17. wendy21 December 2011 at 07:02

    Happy Birthday, Dave! I wish for you a wonderful birthday and may the coming year be full of happy surprises. Your birth, your life, has enriched the world greatly.
    Let them eat cake!

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  18. Laurene21 December 2011 at 07:19

    Happy Birthday, Dave!

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  19. Cindy B.21 December 2011 at 08:07

    Happy Birthday and Many More

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  20. Selena21 December 2011 at 08:30

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  21. Selena21 December 2011 at 08:30

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  22. Selena21 December 2011 at 08:31

    Happy Birthday Dave! Enjoy every minute of it!

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  23. Susan21 December 2011 at 08:36

    Frogs in your underwear??? I should say not!

    Happy birthday, Dave!

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  24. Anonymous21 December 2011 at 08:47

    Happy Birthday Dave!!

    Thank you for sharing your life and your passion with all of us.

    I wish you many more!

    Natalie

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  25. Amy21 December 2011 at 10:19

    Happy birthday, Dave!

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  26. Anonymous21 December 2011 at 12:00

    Happy Day to You!

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  27. Kimberly21 December 2011 at 12:13

    Happy Birthday, Dave!

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  28. FibroFacialGal21 December 2011 at 12:19

    Happy Birthday, Dave!

    Hope it's an awesome day, followed by an interesting and joyful year.

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  29. Princeton Posse21 December 2011 at 12:32

    Bappy Hirthday Dave! From another December baby

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  30. Richard21 December 2011 at 13:08

    Happy Birthday Dave!

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  31. lillytigre21 December 2011 at 13:18

    Happy Birthday Dave.

    Thanks for all you do

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  32. Jan Goldfield21 December 2011 at 13:38

    Happy Birthday, Dave. Have a wonderful day.

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  33. CapriUni21 December 2011 at 14:49

    Happy (personal) New Year!

    And in regards to that Irish toast:
    I'm certain the frogs would concur. ;-)

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  34. Mac21 December 2011 at 14:49

    Happy birthday :)

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  35. Anonymous21 December 2011 at 15:53

    Thank you for your wonderful blog!

    Have an equally Wonderful Birthday!

    Debbie (NJ)

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  36. Stephanie All About Beads21 December 2011 at 17:25

    Love reading your blog.

    Happy Birthday to you !

    Stephanie

    Northern Ireland

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  37. Flemisa21 December 2011 at 19:04

    Happy Birthday and may you have many, many more Celebrations.

    May you never lose the pleasure at having another Birthday and another New Day.

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  38. Anonymous21 December 2011 at 21:32

    Dang it!! I had it in my planner to email you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! If I could have made it to HO today I would have said it in person!! Perhaps I should search for a cheeky Belated Birthday Card but I am sure you have them all!!! Hope you have had an amazing day!!!
    Michelle

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  39. Larry Hehn21 December 2011 at 21:54

    Happy birthday, Dave!

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  40. Colleen21 December 2011 at 21:57

    Dear Dave:

    Happy Birthday from one Solstice Baby to another. I had a hard day today but your post reminded me that even so I have a lot to be grateful for. Thanks for that birthday gift!

    Colleen

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  41. Anonymous21 December 2011 at 22:18

    Happy Birthday, Dave! The world is a much better place because you're in it. :^)

    Sue

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  42. Lene Andersen21 December 2011 at 22:32

    Happy birthday! What a lovely way of celebrating it.

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  43. Anonymous21 December 2011 at 22:35

    Happy Birthday to You!!! I hope you had a wonderful one!!!

    -KR

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  44. Belinda21 December 2011 at 23:00

    Just under the wire, a happy birthday and year ahead!

    The world is a better place because you were born. You have been brave enough to speak out loud exactly what you think. No doubt this has sometimes got you into trouble :) but it has also caused deeper reflection; changed thinking; good pride; opened eyes and the building of a disability community.

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  45. Rachel in Idaho21 December 2011 at 23:11

    Happy birthday, Dave! (Phew. Just made it!)

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  46. Anonymous21 December 2011 at 23:56

    Happy Birthday Dave! I'm grateful for another year of your insights.

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  47. Anonymous22 December 2011 at 13:12

    Happy Birthday Dave, I hope your next year is even better.

    I read your blog every day and appreciate it so much.
    Sharon

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  48. Anonymous23 December 2011 at 06:42

    Belated birthday wishes Dave!

    I always think 21 Dec and 21 June two magical days to be born on. Those dates are the ones I'd choose if I got a choice!
    In ancient Irish culture 21st Dec is a magical day, depicted by New Grange and all that represents!

    I love your poem!
    My wish for you for 2012 is that you have love, light and joy in your heart! xxxxx Linda (LinMac) in Dublin

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  49. Susan23 December 2011 at 09:15

    ...just want to add to Belinda's comment...

    AND you give the BEST gifts!!! :)

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