Birthday Parade

[mrdreamjeans]

I was just checking my Golden Retriever Puppies calendar and making sure I was up-to-date on sending birthday cards and planning ahead for presents:) From March 1 though April 14, I celebrate more people’s “natal anniversaries” (to borrow a phrase from lowfatmuffin) than at any other time of year.

Since I’m sitting here in my hotel room at the Ram-It-Inn West Hollywood ... air conditioning cranked, avoiding the smoggy LA weather, I thought it might be interesting to analyze how long I’ve been honoring the friends and family members on my birthday list for this period of time. Only one friend is on Live Journal. So here goes:

March 3 - Michael in Pittsburgh (my first boyfriend) - every year since 1977

March 5 - Henry in Washington, DC - since 1993

March 8 - David, an actor friend from “Phantom” - since 1994

March 17 - Twin nephews Ryan and Brennan - since birth in 1987 (Yep! They’re 18 next week.)

March 18 - Brother-in-law Wayne - since 1983 (He’s 50 next week!)

March 21 - Rick in Cleveland Ohio - since 1980

March 22 - My birthday! Every year since 19#$%^*&*!

March 31 - John in New York; we met on a cruise ship in 1983. I was his “first” :) He’s been with
the “second”, his partner Herb since 1984.

April 5 - Tim (bluedevilsf on LJ) ; we met through gotmoof in 1998 and my life has been enriched
ever since.

April 7 - Judy - since 1989- Our friendship ended abruptly last year. I don’t know why. I am
debating whether to hang in there. Should I send a card? None of my efforts to communicate and find resolution have been successful.

April 8 - Sister-in-law Lisa - every year since 1978. My brother and she met the third week of their freshman year at college and have been together ever since.

April 10 - Stan in San Fran; he’s the partner of my ex David and I adore him. Since 1999.

April 14 - Bill - an actor friend; the best metrosexual I know - since 1992.

So, that’s the tally... 15 birthdays in 6 weeks with five of them in the family (if you include me... and I always include me by buying myself presents:) Lots of Pisces and Aries in the mix. Just know that each of these people has brought joy and happiness to my life. Happy Birthday to all!