Another Thing to Love/Hate About Computers

So today is my birthday and, no, I don't talk about the number although, if you read this blog, you can pretty much work it out for yourself. But I figure, I work in Hollywood, why make it easy for anybody? For a clue, consult the picture to the left for style references from an earlier birthday party... the hair itself is a precursor to Ed Grimley which is itself a precursor to... never mind...

For years, I got a collection of cards every year from all kinds of people. Then it dwindled down to family and a few close friends. Eventually, even my family stopped giving me a card.

Now I'm getting cards again but they're all coming from computers. Apparently, my birthday pops up on people's contact list, they send out an e-card and my mailbox gets some action. Some of them are really, really clever and funny. And, frankly, they're more environmentally friendly than even a recycled card so that's all good.

Now the only real, physical cards I get are signed by my stockbroker's office where everyone on the staff signs them. As soon as the edict about being more "green" comes down from corporate, I'm sure those will stop soon.

Comments

[Karen in AZ]

All these years and I never realized you were a day older than me! Ha! Since we graduated together from Hil High, you are 53 this year... But as my mom always says, "All GREAT people are born in May!"

[Frank]

You're 53 not 43!

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=83351485

Went to college in 72 and graduated in 76.

An 8 year old college student? Doubtful!

BUSTED!

[Bryce Zabel]

Dear Mr. LAECS... Not to worry. It is the thought that counts. BZ

[Lame Ass E-card sender]

Next Year I will send a REAL card, and maybe a small gift. I was a cheap bastard this year since my daughter's dancing company fees are killing me. 15K per year to send your kids to dance lessons and competition. Geez... what happened to stick ball??????????