It was 20 years ago tonight that my wife elbowed me at 1:30 in the morning saying,
“My water just broke. Get some sleep.”
Get some sleep?
Yeah, right.
I called Pamela’s mom and told her to come over immediately (to watch a sleeping 3 year-old Sarah)
and it wasn’t soon after that we were changed and in my silver Datsun 210 on the way to the hospital.
It was cold as hell and my brakes were grinding to the metal.
Pamela thought we would never make it to Hannemann Hospital.
We did.
At 8:11AM (2.7.90) Pamela gave birth to our second daughter, Jenna.
Tomorrow afternoon we will have a house full of family and Jenna's college friends
and more Chinese food than you can shake a stick at.
We will also be watching some Supernatural episodes (Jenna’s favorites, methinks)
We will basically have our own ‘Supernatural Bowl’.
Could be much better than the actual Super Bowl itself.  (no Dean)
Happy birthday, Jen.
Mom and I love you and your sisters more than you will ever know.
Have a ‘supernatural’ day, okay?
Here's a Supernatural gag reel that you may not have seen.
See you tomorrow afternoon, kiddo.

 

Hearts entwined
Twenty fingers, twenty toes,
two sweet babies with cheeks of rose.
Born on the same day, two gifts from above,
lives entwined, two babies to love.
~Author Unknown

Happy Birthday to my twin . . .
Love ya m~

23 years ago today, a very special little girl came into our lives. I've always loved this song and dedicate it to my Sarah. Love you always, kiddo. And yeah, Thad Jones rocks. Dad

A happy birthday to the original cat whisperer, Pamd. Love ya, milady. ~m ps. she's 35 again! Go figure.

Our Mom would have been 81 today. It was on my mind from the minute I got up today. For her wake, I made a CD with a slew of tunes that I thought she would like. This was one of them. Unfortunately, the audio quality on this is real sub par for Take Six. Get out the headphones. It helps. Whoever was mixing them that night needed to boost the 'soprano' vocal.  Helllllooooo? That said, my mother would have loved these guys. Happy Birthday, Mom. Maureen and I miss you every single day. Dad will be there when he's ready or until you at least yell, "Wally! Get here! I'm lonely!" Hope they have YouTube up there in heaven. Miss you and love you every single day. Dad does, too . . .

There is a quiet place Far from the rapid pace Where God can soothe my troubled mind

Sheltered by tree and flower There in my quiet hour With Him my cares are left behind

Whether a garden small Or on a mountain tall

New strength and courage there I find Then from this quiet place I go prepared to face A new day with love for all mankind

Happy Birthday to our niece, Cait. Though she's too far away, she's always in our hearts. I'm thinking this video will at least get a smile out of her. Happy Birthday, kiddo. Watch your mailbox! Uncle Michael (& Aunt Pamela)

The above is what Google images gave me with 'sexy cupcakes' as a search word. Jeez . . . I was thinking of something completely different. With nipples. Alright, there are two near and dear friends celebrating birthdays over the next few days and I had to make mention of it here (and move that hideous picture from my prior post further down the blog so as to prevent nightmares) My dear friend Deg turns 50 tomorrow (2.18) and I must say he doesn't look a day over 49. (insert laugh track here) Michael, I wish only good things for you on this momentous occasion and pray you will see at least 50 more birthdays. Lord knows you deserve even more than that. You are and will always be one of the closest friends I have. I am truly blessed. Peace my brother and all of His blessings in the next year. Secondly, and definitely not least, my new friend Mark (from Australia) who turns 39 (isn't that right, Mark?)   :mrgreen: on Thursday (2.19) I talk with Mark almost every Saturday night when his wife (Moe) lets me.   :mrgreen: Even she doesn't want to give him up. He makes me laugh to the point where I forget all the trivial shit happening in my life and for that I am truly grateful. Imagine talking to a bloke that's alot funnier than Crocodile Dundee. That's Mark. I shit you not. I wish sunny skies for you buddy and an effortless trip over here to the states. If you knew how much I'm looking forward to this July, you'd be a bit scared, buddy. Please visit Moe and leave Mark a birthday comment. He will undoubtedly reply. The interesting thing about this post is that these two chaps will meet this July on Cape Cod. It will probably be at Baxter's in Hyannis where we'll watch the sunset, drink some ice cold beer and eat some incredible lobster. (and drink some more beer, maybe smoke a nice Cuban cigar) Sounds like heaven, right? It will be just that. Happy Birthday, Michael and Mark! Have an awesome birthday, boys . . .

I guess the time had to come. Yeah, 50. Me and my sister. Do I feel old? Does she feel old? Not really. It's all relative and life goes on. But It's kinda weird actually, in a landmark kind of way. When I turn 50 on Saturday I won't feel much different than when I was 49. Bizarre. A visit to Carl's Diner would be a nice start to my 50th but we'll see. Happy Birthday to me and my twin, Moe This post is a bit premature because I'm gigging on my b-day. Hey, a wedding in mid-January is a gift for a struggling musician Over and out, folks. Off to find my cane . . . (and yeah, that's me and Moe on the cake)

Tonight is very special. A dear friend has finally flown off to a place that is all her own. I'm so happy she's come back to the blogosphere because she adds so much to it. I feel I don't need to say much more than that. I will tell you to visit her not because she is dear to my heart but because she will inevitably change your life in magical ways should you read her blog long enough. She calls it as she sees it and makes no bones about where she stands. I am blessed that she considers me a close friend. Click on the picture above and go to the very beginning of something very special. You can thank me later. You Rock, Moe . . .

Happy Birthday to my one and only . . . from ~m, the girls, Sherlock, Opus & of course Guinness We love you!