Hi jmdlers,
Well, it takes the amazing jmdl birthday wizard to draw me out of my
lurkdom! There are some really great and friendly people on this list
and Wally K. is certainly one of them. Its a time consuming
responsibility he has taken on and, while I know he enjoys it, I hope
he realises how much pleasure his beautiful, personalized little
birthday greetings bring to those who receive them. Thanks heaps,
Wally, your one of the best!
I had a beaut birthday, though when you get to my age you start to
wish they wouldnt come around so quickly. Nevertheless, I always seem
to enjoy them. So, thanks to all my jmdl friends who sent me birthday
wishes. They were an important part of my day and I appreciated them
enormously. I must just say to the SC Joni Guy that I never realised
that I had played a part (even an indirect one) in what has turned out
to be such a major jmdl project. Bob, that was a great birthday
surprise!
Do others single out favourite songs to listen to on special occasions
like birthdays? I do and the Joni song I chose to listen to and
reflect upon this birthday was "Chinese Cafi" one of my favourite
post-1980 songs, the sentiments of which become more meaningful as the
years roll by. And, as often happens, her beautiful, sad lines: "We
look like our mothers did now/ Nothing lasts for long" remind me of
another favourite song to which I listen often, the Deads "Franklins
Tower": "In another times forgotten space / your eyes looked through
your mothers face". Sad and beautiful, indeed, but also strangely
joyful. Plenty to reflect upon as another year of my life begins!
And, because its hard to tell when Ill be at my computer over the
next few days: To my friend and brother WallyK I want to get in
early and return your greetings by wishing you a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY
for the 27th!!! Though not as beautifully expressed as yours, Wally,
the greetings are sincere. I hope you have a wonderful day. Turning 40
is not so bad - believe me you are still a youngster! And, anyway,
its whats on the inside that really counts.
I hope you all have a peaceful and meaningful Christmas. And,
Raffaelle, I hope you had a great birthday too!
Cheers from a hot Australia,
John (in Sydney).
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