I’ve been pondering lately why I am a writer slash journalist. Is it because my great-grandfather was a writer slash journalist? Is it because I love it? Is it because I’m allll about telling stories, making up characters and whatnot? Is it because I looooove digging through public records, getting irascible sources to talk to me? Is it because I adore composing FOIAs in my sleep? NOOO! It’s because I knew that someday I would compose something pithy enough to capture the attention of one Jon Erickson.
Why…yes..YES that IS the reason.
Erickson, a fellow Chicagoan who is now an Ohioan who blogs, has a birthday today–a big one too–the big 5-0.
Happy, happy to the only man over 20 who uses emoticons more than a 13-year-old girl. Keep on keepin’ on!
Wow. And all this time I thought you did it for the shitloads of money you make.
Loved it!
And really great that you found the hidden John E birthday footage and posted it!
I had to dig and bribe, but it was worth every damn penny!
Hey, when you only have one trick like emoticons, you tend to go to that a LOT! 😀
So you started writing JUST for me? Awww … that is SO sweet. You’re just the most wonderful, loving, caring lady, so absolutely filled with a spirit of caring and affection for your fellow man (and woman), you are my hero and my model. Someday, when I grow up, I wanna be JUST like you! 😉
Ahhh…sarcasm. Love it! Happy Birthday.
Hey Mr. Erickson, when are you going to come over and visit my post for you??
Um … I don’t see a notification from you. Curious. Let me work through the rest of my inbox, and I’ll pop over. (My Email’s been a bit wonky over the last couple days – I use two accounts, and they seem to be taking turns “forgetting” some Emails.)
Just come on over, don’t be shy!
http://fearnoweebles.wordpress.com/2012/12/22/aviation-birthday-greeting/
Been there, done that. Got any T-shirts? 😀