Happy 60!

[bennie2]

birthdays are odd things. congratulations... you're not dead yet. apparently "they" are adding a second on this year. huh.

but you, lr... I've "known" (not "known" known, but "known") you for years and like a fine wine... in a tuperware box with a loose lid...you haven't aged very well.

that's a lie. really! I'm a sarcastic cunt of a boy, it's true. but if I can take the "irony hat" (I could never iron my hat. it's a mariner's cap and made of cord)....off for a minute

um... from the years I've known you I've read so much fascinating stuff about your life and experiences. It makes me jealous. really! I'm a playsafe kind of guy and I really do envy the life you've led so far.

an original texas Outlaw (note the capital "o", oh yes, I know what that outlaw shit means to you texans. I dig my country music!)

a true twilight blue beatnik

devil in denim

and a singing voice that makes we wish I'd started smoking aged 6.

I've always appreciated your honesty when I've asked for it re. writing and I've always felt a confidence boost when you've given me a compliment.

congratulations on still being alive and living enough to enjoy it.

somehow, I want to give you this as a belated birthday gift.
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keep on keeping on, you old cunt!

[Lightning Rod]

thanks pante, one of my little fantasies is to juggle deux in the Black Forest with you.

bennie, I have to tell you this
don't think me cruel or ungrateful
you know how I treasure you
but if I'm to stay in character I have to be honest

Freebird is the soundtrack for my worst nightmares
I'm not kidding. I hate the tune. I think that is because in the years that I played rock n roll in clubs, the drunks would start asking for it about 2 in the morning. At one point I started announcing, "We do requests if you write the song title on a twenty dollar bill and put it in our jar. If you want Freebird, it's a hundred."

Just so you'll know, next year give me Monk or Miles.

[bennie2]

haha... okay. if you're still here next year I'll give you miles or monk.

I was listening to Freebird as I wrote that "happy birthday" last night, which is why I posted the video.

[mnaz]

way way way late, but happy number-thing-day, L-Rod. When I was traveling and library-posting my oddball musings, it was always great to get your take on it all... inspired me to soldier on, so to speak..

[mousey1]

I'm late too
but all the best to you!

60? Just a drop in the bucket, man!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LROD!