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Thursday, December 27, 2007

Big Ups to the Patriarch and Matriarch


They'll tell me I'm being silly, but I'd be remiss if I didn't publicly say happy birthday to the elder Mrs. B (my mother) and happy anniversary to she and the elder Mr. B (my pops).


Today marks my mom's 39th birthday on the Jack Benny calendar (if you're over 50 or a geek like me you'll get that joke; if not, follow this link for an explanation). Today also marks my folks' 37th year of wedded bliss.


Congrats, mom and dad, and thank you for the good example all these years!

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posted by James Burnett at 4:00 PM

13 Comments:

  • 37 years? WOW!

    Congrats to the me and happy anniversary.

    And happy birthday to Mamma B!

    By Blogger Jay, at 4:21 PM  

  • That is great - happy anniversary to you both, and happy birthday Mrs. B!

    By Blogger fiwa, at 4:32 PM  

  • Tell your Mom if it weren't for the fact you said how many years they've been married, she could pass for a 39-year-old,easily! That is fantastic that they have held together for 37 years -especially considering how high the divorce rate is and has been for sometime now. Big congratulations to both your parents on the anniversary and a very happy birthday to your Mom as well!

    By Blogger Jeni, at 4:49 PM  

  • Dang, your dad was a cradle-robber. Or, it could be that one of the guys son's is rtesponsible for all his graying hair?

    One way or the nother, congrats to them both, and to you, for recogizing their acheivement.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 5:26 PM  

  • They look like a very nice couple, James. Good for them.

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    By Blogger Rick, at 9:33 PM  

  • Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary!!! Yea for Mommy and yea for Daddy! Yea for you for recognizing how lucky you are. A happy and blessed New Year to you all!

    By Blogger Unknown, at 10:01 PM  

  • cool deal. It's great that they have been together that long. It's a rarity these days.

    By Blogger none, at 10:02 PM  

  • Hey to elder Mrs. B... I was married as a toddler, too :?>

    By Blogger Pamela, at 11:23 PM  

  • It's great JB that you have parents that you can love and honor.

    It's also great that you love and honor them.

    I wish them another 37 years of marital bliss.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 4:01 AM  

  • happy birthday to my sister capricorn! and happy anniversary to your parents!
    happy new year to all ya'll!

    By Blogger savannah, at 10:57 AM  

  • Aw. Sweet post.

    I think you're evidence of how exceptional they must be.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 12:36 PM  

  • Happy anniversary to Mater-and-Pater-of-James!

    Many blessings on this glorious occasion, and a most happy birthday to your mom. Does she play the violin, too?

    By Blogger heartinsanfrancisco, at 12:45 PM  

  • They obviously know how to raise kids properly. Best wishes to them from someone who has been married for 34 years.

    By Blogger BobG, at 2:38 PM  

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