Tuesday, August 21, 2012

*Cue Beatles Music* They Say It's Your Birthday!!!!


I got this email from Goldie (below). You remember my beloved Goldie, don't you? The email made me all warm and fuzzy. Oh how I miss my Goldie. 
From: Goldie [mailto:Goldie@goldie.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2012 8:51 AM
To: The Birthday Girl
Subject: Happy Birthday

“This must have been my 10th or 11th birthday. It was a custom that the cousins would give out the birthday spankings, but apparently it got a little rough. I think I look terrified. It’s like a scene out of ‘Lord of the Flies.’ Notice the John Travolta poster in the background, and the fact that my brother is laughing maniacally and holding a leather belt.”

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Note from Goldie: Also notice the curtains…those would match the bedspread, sheets, and canopy I had on my bed as a kid – LOL. Hope you have an awesome birthday and that your birthday spanking is more fun than this. :)






My response: Awwwww, Goldie, thank you!!!! You crack me up, girlfriend, miss you lots!!!!!


Xoxo’s!






And hers:





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12 comments:

  1. SuniverseAugust 21, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    I have yet to see a photo from a child's birthday during the 70s and 80s where the child looks anything but miserable.

    However.

    This? Is fucking insanity.

    I'm going to have nightmares.

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    1. This One Time at Art CampAugust 24, 2012 at 8:42 AM

      Goldie got this from a website called www.awkwardfamilyphotos.com. If you've never checked it out, I HIGHLY recommend combating boredom with this website. You will crack the fuck up. I'm happily reading your blog every day and I'm almost caught up to current day, *clap clap clap*! I love reading you, thank you for the notes!

      xoxo

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  2. This One Time at Art CampAugust 24, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    Thank you!!! :)

    xoxo

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  3. AnonymousAugust 27, 2012 at 3:39 PM

    hope you're doing wonderfully.

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    1. This One Time at Art CampAugust 27, 2012 at 3:43 PM

      . . . . . . . I'm OK. Taking things one day at a time, thanks for the wishes, to whomever this is.

      xoxo

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  4. AnonymousAugust 28, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    You stay awesome

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  5. AnonymousAugust 28, 2012 at 3:07 PM

    You're more than welcome.

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    better late than never, I've brought you a gift. It's a crystal. Nothing more. But if you turn it this way and look into it, it will show you your dreams. But this is not a gift for an ordinary girl who takes care of a screaming baby.

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    1. This One Time at Art CampSeptember 4, 2012 at 10:14 AM

      Oh my. Whoever you are, mystery person, you know one of my weaknesses. ;)

      xoxo

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    In my family we beat a pinata but in yours you all beat each other. Looks like I've been missing out.
    210 swanger

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    1. This One Time at Art CampDecember 5, 2012 at 3:50 PM

      Ah, I just love our little cultural differences, don't you?

      XOXO

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