Saturday, November 27, 2010

The Strange B-Day

A week ago, I was playing a movie on the video machine when my doorbell rang. I found it was a younger member of the family next door -- he wished me a "Happy Birthday, man!" and gave me a package from a Bakery. A little surprised, I thanked him, and he went on his way. I opened the bakery box.
Inside was a colossal cupcake with green frosting and the likeness of a baked turkey on top. On the turkey in red jell were the words Happy B-Day Rod (my name being "Rob", that was a little odd...). Yes, a little puzzling, indeed.

Oh, and the cupcake was a little stale, too, but I guess it's the thought that counts.

Saturday, November 20, 2010

Seven Times Seven

This being the anniversary of my birth, I'm reminded of what is rumored to be my first words at the age of 18 months (I had remained silent until then) ...

Saturday, November 13, 2010