Today is
- Groundhog Day,
- a palindrome date (the numbers are the same backwards and forwards), and
- my 67th birthday!
In 2018, I wrote a song titled “Shameless Appeals for Applause” which starts out
I’ve made it to age 65,
Nothing gets in the way of my passion and drive,
I was born with heart problems but I’m still alive.
I wonder if I need to rewrite that opening? If so, not today. Today I’m going to
- watch if the groundhog sees his shadow.
- think about the return of spring in the midst of winter.
- spend the day with my eminently quotable husband Michael who recently said, “If you’re going to learn something, you have to not know it first.”
- enjoy a new production of the musical “Hair.”
- enjoy not having to color my hair.
- get a free meal.
- watch for this Super Bowl commercial, which mentions my hometown:
- share my latest photos with you.

I have all I need in this corner of the world on my birthday, including YOU!
Happy birthday. My 65th wasn’t as good a date as yours today, but it was 07.07.07
That is an awesome date, Derrick!
and the super bowl, but that is small potatoes compared to your birthday, which is so much more exciting! – happy day to you and lucky you have such special date.
I’m lucky to have you in my life, beth!
good luck with that! )
Happy birthday!
Thank you, long-time friend!
Happy Birthday! Enjoy Hair the musical. I do love a good musical!
Thank you and I do love your comments!
Happy birthday, Ann. As they say in the old country, Sto Lat…”May you have 100 years”.
The “I blinked once” card reminded me of this song by a Steve Forbert. https://youtu.be/ok8TjUU1ml8
Thanks for all you share, my friend.
Here’s to your fantastic birthday, Ann! May it be super, for sure.
Thank you, my super fantastic friend!
Happy Birthday Ann. I specially like Michael’s quote: “If you’re going to learn something, you have to not know it first.”
I especially like that you noticed that, Maria, and thank you!
Happy birthday Ann! I hope it’s swell and that you enjoy the musical.
Thank you, my swell friend !
Happy birthday on this Bishop Desmond Day!
You are too too funny, Peter!
Happy Birthday Ann, wish you a beautiful day 😀
Thank you for this beautiful wish, Irene!
You are welcome, Ann 😀
Happy Birthday Ann, have a wonderful day!
Thank you, my wonderful reader!
A very Happy Birthday to you, Ann! 🙂
Thank you!!
Lettuce all wish you a happy birthday, and enjoy the new production of Hair! Flow it, show it, long as God can grow it, here’s to another big day!
Thank you for making my birthday happier, my friend!
Happy Palindromic Birthday, Madam! I loved your song, and that commercial was a hoot.
Thanks for making me happy with this lovely comment!
I love this comment, my friend.
I wish your parents could have watched that video of you singing, back when you were a little girl and they were looking for ways to keep you alive. They must have been so scared before your surgery. Happy birthday, Ann
Thank you, every day, for your empathy and your wishes. ❤
Thank you for this classic comment!!!
Happy Birthday
Thank you, Dreamer!
02022020 for me was so hot we felt like we were melting,
I hope your birthday was everything you wanted it to be
I hope your days are everything you want them to be, my friend. Many thanks for your birthday wish.
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My parents were married on Ground Hog’s Day and my mom always laughed that she hadn’t known that when they chose the date. I am sure you have felt the love and best wishes, with cheers to a healthy and very special year. New marriage, good health, a happy birthday…it’s all quite wonderful! 🙂
Thank you for another lovely comment, my wonderful friend.