It's
my birthday! Happy Birthday to me! (No, I'm not telling you how old I
am) It's my day, I don't have to share details. Anyway, to celebrate
this notable day, I thought I'd share a few memorable moments from
history. A lot of nasty things happened on my birthday – way before
it was my birthday – If you'd like to read about it, click here.
Granted,
those events tend to be bloody battles, but this one has somewhat
less horrific events chronicled. It appears that October 3 has been
quite a day of note in history. Who knew? Certainly not I.
Lots
of famous people chose this auspicious day to be born (or to die)
It's a long list. I find it interesting that 19 of these names are listed, at least in
part, as authors. Pretty nifty. 37 of them are actors/ actresses, and
theatre was my first major in college. In fact, it's quite the day
for artists and singers as well. Overall, it's an artistically
oriented birthday.
Then,
of course, most importantly to me and my family, I was born. I was
actually a couple of weeks early, so I should have been born on or
around October 17. Instead, I decided to make an early appearance.
You can't tell now, but I was tiny when I was born – only 4 pounds
and 5 ounces, so if I ever brag I can eat my birth weight in
chocolate or something, it's not a huge feat. My #1 son, who was very
small at birth, actually outweighed me by 9 ounces.
With
all this amazing artistry in my background, how could I be anything
else but an author, artist, musician or actress? It was inevitable
and I'm not sorry that I chose this vocation. I do wish it paid
better.... I find it interesting that several of the people of note,
are also educators or talk show hosts. Am I just a living, breathing
combination of all my birth data? Who can say?
According
to the astrological calendar, I am a Libra – the only non-living astrological sign. I've always wondered why they did that. They have a fish, a scorpion,
a virgin, twins – and scales. Really? Either it's really important,
OR, and I'm just spit balling here, they got near the end of the
calendar and shrugged their shoulders.
“We
need something here, Bob,” one astrologist said to the other.
“We've used up the good stuff. What do you think?”
“Well,
we haven't used the scales of justice yet. Let's squeeze it in here
between the virgin and the scorpion. Badabing!”
And
so Libra was created. I know that some of you will say, “It's Lady
Justice, therefore a person.” Let me ask you something. Do you ever
see Lady J on any of the jewelry, signs, banners or birthday cards?
You do not.
In
closing, I think it worthy of note that three members of my family
are Libras: My #1 son was born September 24, my granddaughter on
September 28, and me. We all love music, we're artistic, and we all
argue very well. (That's a characteristic of Libras, in case you were
wondering) We also love balance in life and love to bring joy to
others. To that end, I decided to put my books on sale. I can't lower
the price on all of them, because my publisher controls those prices,
but I can on the ones I self-published. For a very short time, my
e-books will all be on sale for only .99 cents, so be sure to pop
over to Amazon and check them out!
While
you're grabbing these books at an amazing discount, pre-order a copy
of my newest book. It's on sale now for only .99 cents. The book goes
live November 1, and the price goes up a week later, so get yours
now!
There
is no better way to wish an author, artist or musician happy
birthday, than by purchasing their work. So please, make my mumble
mumble birthday a really fantastic one, and buy my books!
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