You see, once upon a time, an adorable little girl was born in Chicago, in a little log cabin.
In time, she grew up to be a mild and well-mannered lady.
It soon became apparent that she had a special talent. Oh, get your mind out of the gutter! I mean that she blossomed into a talented lady writer!
(And searching for a good wig shop)
Most usually, she writes about sunny, happy subjects.
Today, though, I hope that she will take a well-deserved break from her literary labors...
...and enjoy some birthday cake. Oh, shit! Funi got hold of the special birthday cake I made! Funi, put that down! Funi! Aw damn.
Well, no matter. Hedgewitch knows that she is my Best Friend Forever. Happy Birthday, Witchy! It is just my good luck to get to be your friend.
I leave you with a picture of Hedgewitch and me discussing literature, as we normally do.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JOY!!!
joy is one of the most amazing humans on the earth...not just for your reasoning, but because...well dang it, she just is...and she writes some dang good poetry as well...smiles.
ReplyDeletehappy birthday hedge...i hope you have an amazing day....
Happy happy birthday Joy ~
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a wonderful day ~
Cheers ~
Happy birthday Joy ! What a wonderful tribute to friendship and such a special lady!
ReplyDeletebuenos comple anos, joy!
ReplyDeleteThis is a really cool tribute to a woman who is an inspiration to many! Many, many happy returns of the day, Hedge.
ReplyDeleteAww... this is so sweet. Happy Birthday to Joy. You guys are lucky to have formed such a special bond over the Internet.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to Joy! This is a super cool tribute. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone, especially my dear Fireblossom, who had me absolutely rolling with this one. I was truly touched, even before I saw that adorable picture of us Bosco snapped the other day. Thank you for the joy you bring into my life, Shay.
ReplyDeleteThis is sweet! I love the photos you shared :D
ReplyDeleteJoy I hope you enJOY your special day! @>--------
FB you are a special friend!
Great post, Shay, well deserved accolades to the talented Hedgewitch. I remember when Joy first came on the scene, and your commenting that she was the one poet who really made you feel pushed. You are both so talented and it is inevitable that you are great friends. I love it that we get to read both of you. Happy Birthday, Joy.
ReplyDeleteso cute. happy birthday to your pal!
ReplyDeleteHow lucky you two are to have one another! And how amazing that your great talents have both grown, together, for so long. Brava, ladies! Happy Birthday, Joy!
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful birthday post .. happy birthday dear Hedgewitch
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, famous Hedgewitch
ReplyDeleteAloha from Honolulu,
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... now this is a great birthday card!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome post! I absolutely love that little-girl picture; I thought of Hedge the second I saw it. Happy birthday, Joy Ann. You are a treasure.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great tribute to a great friend and it made me laugh. Happiest of b'days to you Joy- you bring me joy with your fabulous poetry.
ReplyDeleteThat's an awesome birthday tribute! *golf clap!*
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday Joy !
ReplyDeleteHappy Purrs for you
So stinkin' cool!!! I love this...such fun!! Happy day of arrival to you Joy!! :)'s!!
ReplyDeleteThanks again, everyone, and especially thanks to Shay for being so much herself all the time. I love that.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Hedge!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, belated, from Bednar "sickland" :) I'm on the road to recovery... have missed the Toad's so much. And I want to thank you for your always insightful and honest comments. Truly hope you had a wonderful birthday.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice birthday post! I loved this line, "It is just my good luck to get to be your friend."
ReplyDeleteHappy belated birthday to Hedgewitch. She is lucky to have you as a friend:~)