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Bittersweet Birthday Wishes

Written by Ann Pietrangelo on September 7th, 2008 in Conversations, Family & Friends.

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I was just about to call it a night here at the keyboard, when the calendar caught my eye. Today is my Dad’s birthday. I’m so glad I noticed before the day passed. See, Dad left this world 18 years ago, and I like to toast him on his birthday.

Too late to raise a glass in his honor at the dinner table, but we sent our birthday wishes into the skies, and now out into the world wide web.

Happy birthday, Dad!

2 Responses to “Bittersweet Birthday Wishes”

Lisa Emrich Says:
September 7th, 2008 at 9:50 pm
Happy birthday to your Dad. He shares this special day with none other than Grandma Moses, Queen Elizabeth I, and moi. I wish you all the best.
Ann Says:
September 8th, 2008 at 7:31 am
Thanks, Lisa. And a belated Happy Birthday to You!

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