birthday

  • Mom’s Birthday, February 28, 2013

    She would have turned 93,were she alive. Is it okay to say,"Today my mother turns 93,"or can one no longer say this,when the body is gone?In such cases,there is nothing to turn 93.A buried box of ashes?Even that likely no… Continue reading

  • My Birthday

    My birthday's here; today's the day.I'll throw a party! Can't you stay?Ah, I see, you've plans and soreluctantly you've got to go–you've got a dog who's not been fed;you've got a child who's sick in bed;you're working late; you have… Continue reading

  • Apology

    First, Happy Birthday to me! Today I turn 58. I'm celebrating with Tim in Las Vegas. If you want to send flowers, we're staying at the Luxor, but really, I'd rather you took me out for a nice lunch at… Continue reading