Today is my mother’s birthday. How did she celebrate? At home surrounded by family? No. Out with friends for a great party? No. Off to the spa for a relaxing massage? Nope.
She spent it leaving the house at the crack of dawn to catch an 8:00 a.m. flight to New York for business.
So here’s a long-distance Happy Birthday, Mom! Your presents are here waiting for you.
And so are your cats.
Love,
Your Lady Jane,
aka Lynda the Guppy
aka The Fish With Sticks
A Fish With Sticks 
Thanks! Sorry I didn’t see this until I was back in town, sitting next to you on the couch, but the thoughts are much appreciated. I LOVE my birthday present – the book is SO me! I hadn’t thought of wearing pins as secret messages, but then again, why not!