Each of us have our share of personal quirks, so it’s time for me to come clean on one – and it’s a contradiction.
In some ways I like secrets. Such as, my wife and I are on the phone (she’s at work) and she asks, “What’s for dinner?”, and I typically answer, “It’s a surprise/secret!”
I’m also one who doesn’t commonly disclose my birthday. For instance, years ago our department chair was passing around a list for us to sign, and I entered December 7, 1941. Because President FDR called it The day that will live in infamy, so hey, that was fitting in my eyes. When that day rolled around, a colleague came to wishing me a happy birthday, and of course I truthfully denied it – which she didn’t believe, thus pledged not to tell anyone.
Back to the contradictions. As I keep my birthday close to the vest, I’m also one who gets down a little when people close to me who know my birthday either forget or greet me early. As my wife will tell you, if we go out to dinner for my birthday, it must be on my birthday; otherwise it will have much less significance. Yep, birthday wishes/calls should be on my birthday, not early and not late – well, except under special circumstances
No, today is not my birthday, but before my month ends, I need to have a birthday post. Maybe someday I will get past my quirk, but it won’t be in 2012. Besides, I will do a post about 59 sometime during the year. So, in the spirit of the contradiction and full disclosure, here I am!
Funny post. Great photo. I’m the same way about birthdays. I don’t tell people when my birthday is either. I don’t mind telling my age. It’s odd because with most people it’s the other way around. I’ll have to remember Dec 7 – day of infamy. I might have to share that fictional birthday with you. 🙂
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Mobius,
Glad to know that we will share the birthday. Interesting, the person in charge of the meeting was (and still is) several years older than me … and said nothing and published it. Thanks for commenting.
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That makes 3 of us…cool idea! Hell…some folks already consider me notorious anyway…LOL.
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Bob,
Dang … we’ve got a club in the making! Glad you enjoyed this and thanks for visiting.
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Do I see a new blog coming? “The Dec. 7, 1941 Club”, with content contributors limited to those willing to adopt the date as their B’day and acknowledge themselves publicly to being infamous and/or notorious?
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LOL … with posts either only once a year … or … posts by members during months of their real birthday. Oh no … but if I disclose mine in the future, I will be out of the club. Guess I will have to seek emeritus status.
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GREAT HONEST, RAW POST!
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Hook,
And an interesting coincidence about my birthday on your birthday! Thanks for visiting.
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If only we could carbon date the digital photograph, we could figure out your age.
As for birthdays, the thing that bugs me about mine is that it is in January just after all the holidays, and I have kept trying with my step-son to swap mine with his in July, to no avail. I at least do get to blow out the candles in the dark.
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Randel,
To the contrary, I don’t hide my age. Here’s a post I did at the beginning of this month. https://afrankangle.wordpress.com/2012/02/01/on-58/ Meanwhile, if you like that one, see Categories > Numbers in the sidebar.
I know what you mean regarding having a birthday relatively close to the holidays. For my wife and I, within 6 weeks we have my birthday, her birthday, and our anniversary. In other words, too much together! Thanks for commenting.
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You know you’re a babe compared to me, right? Try and keep up! 🙂
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E-Tom,
I can’t keep up and refuse to try …. Not enough bling! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by.
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Hi,
Awwww so cute, a lovely baby photo. 😀
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Mags,
Well thank you. Just thought I’d catch you by surprise today. Thanks for visiting.
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Is this a happy baby Frank? Very cute!
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Lynn,
You’re truly … thus a good disposition from the start! Thanks for visiting.
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Ah, we were all young once, huh Frank? I don’t know how anyone forgets a birthday anymore with FB. All the people I hardly know wishing me a Happy Birthday!
Very cute pick–my Depends don’t fit that well.
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Les,
Very good point about FB. Even those that you don’t know taking the time for your greeting probably brings a smile. Are you using generic Depends? Thanks for stopping by.
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Cute cute cute. Hey don’t we all have pet peeves. Mine is I hate men wearing baseball hats unless they are playing the game or at an actual game. I am a big card sender and I make sure it arrives the day before or on peoples birthdays. Of now that I am fast approaching 50 next month …I hope people have a kind wish for me. Although I am boycotting …this birthday. A little touch number for me, 40 was no issue this one kinda of bites.
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But – if you don’t reveal your birthday THIS year, we’ll never know, ’cause the world’s gonna END on December 21st! (Not my birthday, but it WILL keep me from turning 50! 😉 ) So c’mon, don’t let us spin off into Armageddon in the dark! (Wait – wouldn’t Armageddon be dark by definition? Aw, you know what I mean!) {D
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John,
Great point about December 21st. This one could be true because Harold Camping isn’t associated with it … well, not yet. Thanks for commenting.
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Gee, El Guapo thought you would be taller…
EG knows the date of his birthday, but frequently has to do the math to figure out his age…
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Guapo,
By the way, I do have a passport showing me as 2’2″! Consider an age calculator app for a phone. 😉 … thanks for visiting.
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My “birthday post” will be next month…and it’s for a BIG one! My coping strategy is to absolutely make sure everyone I know KNOWS I expect to be treated very well! 🙂 And if they don’t, I plan to pout! Debra
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Debra,
I understand and respect what you are saying. Especially since people can help with the big birthdays. Good luck and I look forward to the post! Thanks for sharing.
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Just look at that handsome bundle of joy in that photo :). Well.. since you won’t tell me your birthday (which is fine.. secrets can be fun :)), I will just send you a HUGE BIRTHDAY WISH for all of FEBRUARY!! Well I had to do something since you sent me a wonderful birthday wish too 🙂
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Kay,
Simply many thanks for the best wishes and the visit. 🙂
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As a matter of fact you posted this on my birthday. I can tell you now, since it’s no longer so. Although, I find great pleasure in secrets too, but my birthday is not one of them. But I liked your post, particular your practical joke of choosing The day that will live in infamy
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Otto,
Happy Birthday greetings to you with hopes of many more! Thanks for sharing and for visiting.
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That is such a delightful photo and a funny writing in a quirky way 🙂
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Mimo,
Wonderful as I take quirky as a compliment, which (I know) is how you meant it. Thanks for visiting.
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Them birthdays can creep up on ya. That’s why I always wear my birthday suit.
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Hansi,
LOL … you are a classic! Thanks for sharing your wit here!
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Cute Baby picture looks so Joyful. I agree is is nice to hear the Birthday greeting on your Birthday. I have a Birthday coming up I’ll probably try and ignor it because I’m not sure what else I would do.Some Birthdays make me crankeir is that word? Some Birthdays make me crankeir than others.
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Starla,
It is interesting not only how different birthdays affect one individual, but also how different individuals handle birthdays. Meanwhile, good luck with your next one and thanks for sharing your thoughts here.
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Starla,
I hope you see this because I think my comment is went into your blog’s Spam file.
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I’m not sure what happened if I commented back and my comment hit your spam pile, not sure. I remember thinking about this post and I realized that it’s my choice as to how I will react to my Birthday. It was a thought provoking post as I realize instead of being gumpy about a major mile stone. I can celebrate my Birthday and what the heck age gracfully!
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Your comment come though AOK here, but my comment on your site regarding your tribute to Mags is in your blog’s spam folder … well, I think that’s where it’s at. Thanks.
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Mystery Solved! Your right I found a few comments of yours in my Spam file I’m so sorry about that. That darn Spam. Thank You for your comments!
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Woo hoo! Many thanks Starla!!! Keep an one on that folder. 🙂
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Will do! I woke up singing Spam Spam Spam I hate Spam song this morning. :+)
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Starla,
My March 14, 2011 post – https://afrankangle.wordpress.com/2011/03/14/on-some-spam-for-monday/
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I love that baby picture of you. Looks like you were a very happy baby. 🙂
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Spinny,
Well thank you Spinny … and I still have a pleasant demeanor! 🙂 Thanks for visiting.
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Love that baby picture. You look so happy. 🙂
My birthday does happen to be on Pearl Harbor Day, but the anniversary of the event, not the actual year it happened.
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Robin,
I like to think that I still have a positive demeanor. 🙂 You may be the first person that I’ve encountered with that birthday! Woo hoo!!!! Thanks for sharing and commenting.
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