I won't tell you how old she is, but as she's fond of saying: She'll always be younger.And as Mary Jane Watson once said to a young befuddled Peter Parker: "Face it, Tiger... You just hit the jackpot." Ain't that the truth. Writers' spouses are the unsung heroes of the literary world. You have to deal with self-absorbed freaks who like to stare into space, feet propped up, and claim that they are "working." And that's just literary agents. (Oh, I kid David Hale Smith. He knows that.)
But seriously, I know how lucky I am to have such a supportive, brilliant, funny, beautiful--and frankly, patient--wife like Meredith. The problem with being a writer is that I do live in my head an awful lot, and I don't think I tell her this enough. So here I am. Embarassing her in front of THE ENTIRE BLOG UNIVERSE.
Ah, she's young. She can handle it.
Ah, thank you for those lovely thoughts, my darling.
ReplyDeleteWas wondering though, where on earth did you find that photo... I was like 20 when that was taken. Feels like a lifetime ago.
And you are right... I will always be younger than you.
xoxoxoxo
Young, patient, beautiful, and funny. You did hit the jackpot, kid.
ReplyDeleteYes, Leblanc, you must marry younger. I can vouchsafe for its efficacy.
ReplyDeleteAnd as for you, Mrs. Leblanc, many happy returns. And thanks for looking after Sunshine. I know he's a bit of a handful.
No, Sunshine was just lovely to have around. Wish he and the beautiful Mrs Sunshine could have stayed longer.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the birthday wishes.
Happy Birthday
ReplyDeleteSigned,
Paul Giamatti
(I'll admit to it for just today and just for the bride.)
Real shame we couldn't be there for it, Meredith. Hope you have a great day.
ReplyDeleteThe Sunshines
Happy Birthday to Ms. S!! And, perhaps, a medal, for putting up with such a clearly deranged (for which we are all better off) fellow as Duane.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Mrs. SDB.
ReplyDeleteIt's a chore being married to any writer, but being wed to a guy with fat fingers and an improbable last name must be a trial.
I know, my wife tells me that every day.
Happy birthday!
ReplyDeleteThe smartest writers never marry other writers. Someone in the household has to be semi-sane.
happy birthday to the bride. please post a pic of her. i'm sick of your puss. but i'm not sick of your awesome writing. keep up the great work.
ReplyDeleteI'm way late to the party, but big happy birthday wishes from Chicago to The famous Bride...hope your husband spoiled you!
ReplyDeletethank you everyone for the birthday wishes. I had a wonderful birthday and yes, Christin, he did spoil me... though my best gift (get your kleenex out) was from Parker and Sarah. They both decorated cards for me and Sarah wrote "iloveyou". Best year yet!
ReplyDeletethanks again for all the wonderful wishes.
And Sonny, sorry no pics. The mystery is what makes this so much fun. Why ruin it now.