When God gives you a friend like Ethel, you're going to want to celebrate her birthday.
You'll probably want rock-star diva girlfriend to join you in getting your toenails painted all fancy.
There may need to be mimosa which, as everyone knows, always taste better when served in plastic Christmas glasses.
If Ethel's birthday falls on the one day of the week it isn't raining, you'll probably want to take her and her fancy toenails to the beach. Along the way, you might see a sign like this:
And then you'll have no choice but to stop and eat hot, buttered lobster rolls.
When you've had enough sun, you might want to walk through the nearby gardens. There, you might find children pretending to be Eustace and Jill because they think they're in Narnia.
And if you take Ethel to the beach on her birthday, you're probably going to want to give her a kite.
And if you give Ethel a kite, she's going to want to run with it.
And if you take Ethel and her fancy painted toenails to the beach on her birthday and give her a kite and she runs with it, she's probably going to let out all the string.
Because that's just the kind of friend Ethel is.
A friend is a solace in grief and in joy a merry companion. -- John Lyly
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18 comments:
Happy Birthday Ethel. It sounded like a wonderful day. :)
I keep telling people I'd rather live in "I Love Lucy" than in "Days of Our Lives." Thanks for sharing these birthday shenanigans! This day sounds fun, fun, FUN--more so than any carefully laid-out itinerary could be.
We should remember to let out all the string more often, I think.
and the best gift of all... a friend who gets me. Thank you with all my heart<3
"Ethel"
Wonderful! I have a b'day in July but I think I'll pass on the painted toenails. A kite would be lovely, however. I will run with it.
So Priceless.. this thing called "Friendship"
Love, Rock Star Diva
Oh fun, fun! And I love how you told this story -- boy that reads familiar (the moose/muffin was popular around here for a good long time).
SO glad I found this blog - through your comments on other blogs I read! What a GREAT story and told so well. Where is the beach??
Thanks for this fun read - really a whimsical reminder of the simple joys of friendship. Sigh.
you are the coolest friend. come visit me on my birthday :) we'll fly kites!
Aw, what fun! What a great summer-friendship day.
(But who does that third foot belong to?)
@shrinkingthecamel: Those belong to rock-star diva girlfriend.
I. Love. You. You are the coolest, bestest friend. It sounds like you and Ethel are pretty cool together. Um, my birthday is in March. :)
I have had so much fun on Ethel's birthday. Thank you for inviting us along. What a joy to go fly a kite and let all the string out.
Blessings
How absolutely delightful! I'm inspired to up the fun factor on my birthdays:) A Happy Birthday to Ethel. (Obviously, she did. . .)
this is just precious. and the way you constructed it makes me smile :)
Delightful... you and Ethel and rock-star diva friend-- and all of it!
Glad you have such a wonderful friend in Ethel. She is ready for what ever makes fun! Red toes, sand, kites, cake and punch! Enjoy the Happy Birthday!
You girls are crazy! no wonder i like you!
Everyone should have one of these.
An Ethel. Or a Lucy.
At minimum, a kite.
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