Monday, June 15, 2009

Happy Birthday Dad!

My Dad came over to America to escape war-torn Greece when he was 16 years old, speaking very little English, more handsome than Laurence Olivier.



He mixed his own personal philosophies with ancient Greek sensibilities and to this day, never fails to entertain & enlighten all fortunate enough to cross his path.

He had the good luck to meet & marry my Mom, and they have been together since they were in their twenties. A reward for a life well lived? I believe, yes.

Today is his 79th birthday... There is an old teaching that dictates that the unborn soul chooses the parents it needs to learn from, not certain which religion or faith this came from, but I know, I chose wisely.

Happy birthday, Daddy!
(shown here last month with Daisy, my sister's parakeet)

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28 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 15, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    Happy birthday. And many more.
    Best,
    Billy

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  2. AnonymousJune 15, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    Happy Birthday, 79 years young, from one immigrant to another!

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  3. FabulousLorraineJune 15, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    I know one thing about your father and that is that he made a wonderful daughter, who brings much love and joy into my world.

    Many Happy Returns of the Day!!!!!!!

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  4. ChantrelleJune 15, 2009 at 9:52 AM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!

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  5. CecilyJune 15, 2009 at 9:52 AM

    Happy day and many more!

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  6. LauraJJune 15, 2009 at 9:54 AM

    And he is still quite tasty-looking!
    happy Birthday, Kitty's Dad!

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  7. UnknownJune 15, 2009 at 10:03 AM

    Happy Birthday!

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  8. Karen B.June 15, 2009 at 10:03 AM

    Happy birthday, Kitty's Dad!!! 79 is a fine age.

    (bidden here by Lorraine)

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  9. One Sock ShortJune 15, 2009 at 10:05 AM

    Many years!

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  10. Neil GaimanJune 15, 2009 at 10:17 AM

    Happy Birthday! I've thought the world of your parents since I first met them, Kitty.

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  11. spacedlawJune 15, 2009 at 10:20 AM

    Many happy return!

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  12. ChrisJune 15, 2009 at 10:25 AM

    Happy Birthday, Pop!

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  13. Kitty CatJune 15, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    thanks so much, everybody!

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  14. CrSchilligerJune 15, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    Happy Birthday Young Man!

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  15. MarjorieJune 15, 2009 at 12:13 PM

    Happy Birthday Kitty's dad! You have a great daughter, which suggests you're a great dad!

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  16. The Original LionessJune 15, 2009 at 1:05 PM

    Dear Pop,
    Wishing you the happiest 54th Anniversary of your 25th Birthday!!!!
    Thank you very much for your contribution to the Cat Mihos gene collective.
    Love Always,
    Your adopted kid,
    Adriane

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  17. on the deckJune 15, 2009 at 1:25 PM

    Tried to talk to you several times today etting the car registered..... Did they offer you a birthday cake, too? The artist formerly known as Deborah is there with you at the house, now, and will represent us this evening. Came back to CO, Daisy misses you all. XOXOXOXOX, p

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  18. vampiJune 15, 2009 at 1:38 PM

    happy birthday to kitty's dad. that was a very heartwarming story. your dad sounds amazing.

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  19. Stratos BacalisJune 15, 2009 at 1:49 PM

    Happiest of birthdays to your dad Kat! From Greece!

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  20. CaryJune 15, 2009 at 2:09 PM

    Happy birthday! Your bird is a beauty.

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  21. DragonsallyJune 15, 2009 at 4:18 PM

    Happy Birthday Mr M...you are a week younger than my dad - June 1930 obviously produced the best dads!

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  22. BeezJune 15, 2009 at 7:28 PM

    Happy Birthday Oh Dad of Kitty.

    As Laura J said, still one handsome fella there Mr. M.

    Miss Kitty, have a grand tour. I hope I can meet you sometime in meatspace.

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  23. UnknownJune 15, 2009 at 8:14 PM

    Geminis rule! Happy birthday John, from one twin to another.
    Wendy

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  24. Dan GuyJune 16, 2009 at 8:12 AM

    Happy birthday to your dad! I only met him for 30 minutes or so but he displayed much awesome.

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  25. YiannisJune 16, 2009 at 11:44 AM

    Cat - many thanks to all of your friends for such generous, kind wishes . Sas efcharisto. Cat's Dad

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  26. Yoga GalJune 20, 2009 at 5:29 PM

    Your father was and still is a handsome man! Happy Birthday! Love the birdie!

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  27. ChanteleJune 22, 2009 at 1:29 PM

    Happy Birthday to your sweet dad! Wow that black & white pic really looks like Chris.

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  28. UnknownJuly 1, 2009 at 6:06 PM

    Yeah, my spouse is almost as good-looking as his pop!

    xoxoxox

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