Presidents Day Fairy Tale
Once upon a time, in the County of the Kings there was a pretty maiden of Irish and English descent. Sally was the daughter of a widowed mariner, fair of hair with eyes of blue. During the reign of Eisenhower she fell in love with a Hellenic American young man who had recently returned from the Korean War. His name was John, and he was the son of a widowed merchant. Not a Greek god, but a Greek grocer. He was dark and handsome, but not tall at all.
Their families were pleased with the match, and they soon married.
Two years later, their first child was born. It was a girl. When Sally laid eyes on the child, she was certain that a mistake had been made. Sally was accustomed to pale Celtic babies, not this squalling red faced Mediterranean infant with pitch black hair. Eventually she was convinced that, yes, this was their daughter. The young parents had planned to name the child Karen if it was a girl. However, Sally was in a room with a woman who had just named her baby Laura. The potions given to new mothers in those days were potent - and Sally decided that maybe they should call their girl Laura, too. Fortunately, John was able to remind her that Karen was to be the name. And so it was… and so it is.
Happy Birthday to me on Monday. To those of you fortunate enough to have a day off - enjoy it!
And this is why the people in the US are celebrating with a three day weekend. Well, not really - but it’s better than Presidents Day to me. I can celebrate the meeting of my parents, their love, their marriage and my birth.
February 20th, 2005 at 6:31 am
Happy Early Birthday, Moos!cas
February 20th, 2005 at 7:18 am
Well, how about that? A national holiday for your birthday! Somehow, I doubt there will be much of a holiday at your place but I expect you to have a happy day anyway!! Celebrate! (Or take a nap, whichever comes first.) bonnie
February 20th, 2005 at 8:46 am
A far better reason to celebrate than the “official” one we’re given, methinks. Happy birthday to you!
I, myself, was born on the Summer Solstice, otherwise known as the longest day of the year.
At least it was for my mother. (SFX: Rimshot)
February 20th, 2005 at 8:52 am
Wow! Cool picture with a cool story to go with it, and even cooler day for your birthday. Happy birthday to a very fun gal!
February 20th, 2005 at 9:26 am
Happy Birthday. great story and thanks for coming by Bubblehead via Michele.
February 20th, 2005 at 10:05 am
H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y !!!!
“County of Kings”I love it! It looks like that picture was taken on the Islsnd of Coney.
All the best.
February 20th, 2005 at 11:11 am
It’s better than mine (income tax day).
Have a Happy P & B Day!
February 20th, 2005 at 3:28 pm
Happy birthday, Moos!
February 20th, 2005 at 6:58 pm
Happy Birthday! Did you realize that your birthday coincides with “National Sticky Bun Day”?
p.s. I went to the state fair this weekend and saw many, many cows — thought of your blog
February 20th, 2005 at 7:51 pm
*quack quack qua-quack quuuaaaaacccckkk*
Happy early birthday!
February 20th, 2005 at 8:46 pm
Happy birthday, Karen! (I’m so glad I have a proper name for you now!) Have a great day.
February 20th, 2005 at 10:15 pm
Happy birthday! It’s a shame the cattle won’t take a day off along with the Federal Gov’t. Nevertheless, have a great day!
February 20th, 2005 at 11:50 pm
Happy Birthday Laur…I mean Karen.
Thanks for the card, try to take it easy tomorrow!
February 21st, 2005 at 12:13 am
HAPPY Birthday!!!! Hope your day is wonderful!
February 21st, 2005 at 5:32 am
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday dear Karen,
Happy Birthday to you,
And many more!!!
February 21st, 2005 at 6:31 am
Happy Birthday again, Karen. That was me up on the “Cool” anonymous post, but forgot to add my name. Have a great one! Linn
February 21st, 2005 at 7:38 am
Happy Birthday, Karen! I enjoyed the love story that you wrote. ‘Hope you have a wonderful day.
February 21st, 2005 at 9:56 am
Wow! Thank you all for the wishes!
And Jim, I’m surprised! That boardwalk is in the Garden State, in the City of Atlantic - but long before it was trumpified.
February 21st, 2005 at 10:59 am
Stopping by to say hello ….and NOW to wish you a very happy birthday.
Also here to add you to my blogroll (hope you do not mind).
February 21st, 2005 at 5:14 pm
Happy Birthday Karen!!
February 21st, 2005 at 6:56 pm
Sorry I’m so late to the party!
Happy Birthday, Karen!
February 21st, 2005 at 8:52 pm
Wow! What a wonderful story. Gosh, hope I’m not the last to get to wish you a Happy Birthday and hope you are still celebrating!
February 21st, 2005 at 9:39 pm
Happy Birthday Karen!!
Great post!! It’s cool to see how two people met to find love and start a family….
February 21st, 2005 at 11:25 pm
THANK YOU MY BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER FOR GIVING ME MANY HAPPY MEMORIES.
February 21st, 2005 at 11:29 pm
I HAVE TOLD YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TWICE TODAY.BUT FORGOT TO PUT IT IN THE BLOG.OLD AGE SHOWING UP.
February 21st, 2005 at 11:37 pm
Great to see that at last you have plenty of time to enjoy lots of blogging. Torlla
February 22nd, 2005 at 9:24 am
Happy Birthday!
Great picture and story, Karen.
Ann H
February 22nd, 2005 at 11:16 am
I’m a little late, but that was a beautifully written story! I hope your birthday was wonderful!!!
February 23rd, 2005 at 4:45 am
Big WOW!
Thank you all for the wishes. My day was good, the usual - busy and hectic.
February 23rd, 2005 at 3:05 pm
Belated happy birthday!
Dog
February 24th, 2005 at 11:30 am
I’m seriously late with my wishes here, but Happy Birthday!!!
March 4th, 2005 at 6:05 am
Happy, Happy! (Belated)