You are looking at the blizzard that hit the day Bossy was born, exactly !!@@&&#*^&$^# years ago today.
Bossy knows there was a blizzard on the day she was born, because every year Bossy’s father phones Bossy in order to recount her birth story.
There was a blizzard. And so when Bossy’s mom went into labor, Bossy’s dad packed the family car with Bossy’s mom and Bossy’s brother, because in a car is exactly where you want to be when someone is in labor with a nine-pound baby during a blizzard.
But before Bossy’s mom could deliver her new baby, Bossy’s mom and dad had to drop off their old baby — who was actually Bossy’s sweet seven year old brother — at Bossy’s grandparent’s house.
As the family car cut its way through the blizzard along East River Drive, Bossy’s father looked over and saw that the Schuykill River was frozen over from side to side, a somewhat rare occurrence in Bossy’s hometown of Philadelphia.
With Bossy’s brother situated at Bossy’s grandparent’s house, Bossy’s dad and Bossy’s mom continued to the hospital where baby Bossy was born. The end.
Except it’s not the end, because typically there isn’t just the one birth day, but many many sister mercy many birthdays that follow.
Therein lies the problem. You see, Bossy has never liked her birthday. When Bossy was young she hated the attention, especially the singing of Happy Birthday which always made Bossy cry.
Bossy’s favorite birthday took place the February after Bossy’s son was born. That year Bossy’s birthday fell on a freak warm day, and so Bossy decided to paint her porch floor and steps — and Bossy had such a great birthday time doing this, the breeze blowing the paint fumes across her brain stem:
In fact, Bossy can sum up her relationship with her birthday this way: Not that it’s a bad day, just that it’s cumulative.
Which is what today’s Ten-Word Challenge is all about. In exactly ten words, can you tell Bossy about a birthday that was special to you?
And be sure to check back later today for the best birthdays on the web!
every birthday is special to me – as you know I LOVE my birthday – in fact I celebrate it the entire month. happy birthday my goofy age defying friend. love you!
My son’s birthday is my favorite day of the year.
None stand out – just always nice weather on July 18th.
My 22nd. Had my son 8 days prior.
Happy birthday, BOSSY!
40: flowers, food, lots of booze and lots of friends!
Happy Birthday, Bossy!
21! Frozen lime margaritas and a group of amazing friends
Naked pictures at the birthday party. Perhaps why Bossy’s scarred.
bossy has the same birthday as my husband!!!
35: my hubby had a little dinner party for me. 🙂
–>30: partied it up, then found out I was pregnant.
Bossy’s childhood birthday party included artwork of Naked Ladies!?
–>I love my birthday and share it with pisces friends.
40th, Finally took the reins of my own life, giddi-up!
Happy Birthday Bossy! Another Pisces, damn fine bunch we are.
Happy Birthday Bossy!!
My ten word birthday:
It was September 2011, I was on vacation. Shit happened.
40th Birthday, thrown by me. Cocktails. Personalized live music. Divine!
Five years ago — big round number — friend from New Zealand, surprise!
Mom called every birthday at 7AM. Partied all week! Miss her.
I turned 13 on Friday the 13th. Superstition Party! Fun!
{Happy Birthday to BoossSSSY. Happy birthday to yoooooouuu…}
50th – live flamenco music – Morroccan menu – theme: “Night In Iberia”
Happy Birthday BOSSY! Surprised that a party girl such as you is not more into it!
Daughter’s birthday was yesterday.
She turned three.
Happy Birthday Bossy!
2nd birthday party in life was 50th next one 2055.
Son turned 4 – first birthday I celebrated with him – awesome!
Slumber party celebrating 13 on the 13th; officially a teenager!
Blizzard on my birthday, which is tomorrow, back in Connecticut.
And I have to wonder if it was the year you were born–I think it’s about right. 😉
Bad birthday still better than the alternative, Bossy. Cent d’anni!
Still on the 10 word protocol… HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DEAR BOSSY!
Choked on dinner. Dad performed Heimlich. I eat slowly now.
(fer chrissake)
November 25 19–. Always say–“Month better than Jesus”
la la la la la la la la la la ……..
My baby sister turned 50 yesterday. I like all mine.
40th for sure. Booze, friends, freedom
10 words: 30th = 2 gifts from Tiffany’s.
Happy birthday, Bossy!!!!!!!!!!!!
Showed up grubby to surprise 29th, took shower (my house).
30, newly prego, hubby drew a bath and put live flowers and sweet smelling things in the water, lit candles, had soft music playing and just let me relax. It was lovely!
Ok so that was more than 10 words. I was never good at following rules. Happy Birthday, Bossy! I think you are absolutely fantastic!
Hubby and cousin threw me surprise 30th. How long ago?
16th birthday: Hot air balloon ride with Mom. Love her.
My (now) husband proposed to me on my 30th birthday!
21st – in Spain with new friends, got very drunk!
Happy Birthday Bossy – hope you have a good time all the same!
Blowing out own bday candles while in labor with baby #2.
50th, Pirate Dinner theater with 3 toddlers and warm beer!
Happy Birthday Bossy!
60. Ten years after chemo. Still here. 72. Still here.
Jim gave me an iPad, a month after my birthday.
18th, 25th, 30th, 50th – had excellent parties with excellent friends!
36 will be special because there was a real chance of not turning 36.
23 – Because I won Utah Pole Dancer of the Year.
50th ~ weeklong party ~ celebrants from seven states, including first grandbaby!
Today= my special birthday, because I share it with Bossy! Happy Birthday, Fellow Aquarian!
40th Birthday–party-hating hubby threw a stellar party. Score!
Happy Birthday, BOSSY!
A day to celebrate yourself without being called a diva.
Mom made my party trick-or-treat 4 days early.
40th – me and hubby saw Elvis Costello at winery. EXCELLENT!
22: Awful haircut made better by red wine with good friends.
40: My favorite desserts with my favorite friends.
50: 5 years after cancer. Big party since I lived to celebrate.
Happy birthday Bossy!
Friends put up signs on campus to call me on my golden birthday-18. Lots o’ calls from boys!! (Sorry–more than 10 words.) Happy birthday, Bossy!
50th blowout in NYC! Happy b-day, BOSSY! XO
I forgot this one . . .
21st, Maui, worked 16 hours, drank 3 cocktails, saw penguins.
Happy happy happy happy happy happy happy happy birthday Bossy!
50th – this year (1.16), best party ever with family and close friends. Happy birthday Bossy!
and to #42, #45 and #54 – Wow! Good for all of you!
It is all about me and I love it much 🙂
My 33rd, when I got engaged to the love of my life!
six days before christmas sucks ass
wait I have four…….more.
1) No birthdays have been special. I’m thankful all the same.
2) 1-11-11 looked special, but people forgot. The End.
3) Facebook helps, but the people who forget aren’t on Facebook.
4) I’m with Bossy. (Places head down on doubled up fists.)
The next one coming up will be EXTRA SPECIAL: 11/11/11
My 14th was celebrated in england with my second family.
13th Birthday, got 10 speed bike. Rode it till tires wore out.
#42, #45 and #54 You’re an inspiration. All of you.
50th. Husband planned. He’s not party person. Love him.
LOVE comment #46. Something for Bossy to strive for.
My 19th bday was on Mother’s Day & mom forgot my bday. I’m an only child. How do you forget childbirth?
Happy Birthday!!!
I have another…
21st – Vegas. first bet ever. $5 on 21 on roulette wheel. won $175!
Happy Birthday, Bossy!
For some reason, my birthdays don’t stick out in my mind. I always seem to be sick! Maybe a highpoint was birthday #21, when I was studying for final exams and I took a break from studying to go have my first legal drink. I had to make them card me…
Hate birthday parties (mine). Love birthday parties (my kids’).
I like presents. You can send me presents anytime, birthday.
I can’t put in in ten words but form my 39th birthday, I flew my mother to London where I was on a work trip. We had dinner at a lovely old restaurant and then went to see the Lion King in the theatre. It was perfect!
50th
Hawaii
Lunch on top of Kilauea
Best friends
Perfect
Surprise party. 21st birthday. At someone’s HOUSE. Not at bar. 🙁
What were those outfits called that Bossy’s son is wearing ?
(janet’s son wore them all the time and it has been bugging her for the last few years because she knows they had a name)
@Janet – zoot suits?
We were so happy to see each other we cried.
sunrise in Honduras the day of my first scuba dive
My next birthday. Note to posse members: Get on it.
SK
Happy belated birthday Bossy!