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Sunday, August 15, 2010

I'm Turning 34 Today!


Not sure what this picture has to do with it being my birthday today but I'm in love with the illustrations of Edward Gorey and for some reason this one made me think of birthdays (don't ask).  I hope everyone has a great day today and I especially want to thank all of you who've I've gotten to know over the last year.  You have made this last year special for me and I hope we get to know each other better by the time I turn 35.


I just thought I should post a picture that was a little more appropriate for the day.  That and I think Eeyore is the cutest little guy ever invented.

I'm also very lax in getting the winner of my Blogoversary giveaway announced so with no further ado....the winner is......Sheila of Bookjourney.  I will be emailing Sheila and letting her know that she has won a $20 gift card to Amazon.

Have a great day everyone and eat lots of cake and ice cream for me!

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33 comments:

  1. ZiaAugust 15, 2010 at 1:41 AM

    Happy Birthday Ryan!! August birthdays are awesome =) I hope you had a wonderful day!

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  2. pussrebootsAugust 15, 2010 at 1:46 AM

    Happy Birthday! The illustration makes me think of the Treehorn trilogy which was illustrated by Gorey. Treehorn's Wish is about his birthday.

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  3. MandiAugust 15, 2010 at 6:43 AM

    Have a wonderful birthday!!! :)

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  4. brizmusAugust 15, 2010 at 7:27 AM

    Happy Birthday!
    I also love Eeyore - he really is just adorable!

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  5. Susan August 15, 2010 at 8:11 AM

    Happy Birthday Ryan! Hope you have a fantastic day :)

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  6. Helen's Book BlogAugust 15, 2010 at 8:37 AM

    Happy Birthday! I hope your day is filled with you doing whatever YOU want to do

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  7. KayeAugust 15, 2010 at 8:49 AM

    Hi Ryan, hope you have a great day. Pop over if you get a chance - some guy left a message for you at my blog. Hmmm . . . .

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  8. robsad79August 15, 2010 at 9:25 AM

    Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  9. Laurel-Rain SnowAugust 15, 2010 at 9:33 AM

    Happy Birthday, Ryan! Hey, my daughter just turned 34 on Friday (yeah, the thirteenth!).

    Have a great weekend, and I love the cartoon illustrations....

    Here's my Sunday Salon post, in case you're so inclined.

    (Click my name)

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  10. Literary FelineAugust 15, 2010 at 10:36 AM

    Have a wonderful birthday, Ryan!

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  11. Michelle Stockard MillerAugust 15, 2010 at 11:57 AM

    Happy Birthday dear friend! I hope you have a wonderful day! And here's to many more happy birthdays in your future. =O)

    Congrats to Sheila too!

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  12. Melissa (Books and Things)August 15, 2010 at 1:52 PM

    Happy Birthday! Have lots of fun!

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  13. SimchaAugust 15, 2010 at 2:19 PM

    Happy Birthday! I think the people in the picture look like they are sitting and waiting, in eager anticipation, for some birthday cake so this is definitely a great birthday related picture.

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  14. MarceAugust 15, 2010 at 2:39 PM

    Happy Birthday Ryan, don't forget to change your About Me now :-)

    The picture makes me think of a wedding....

    Enjoy celebrating you

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  15. CeriAugust 15, 2010 at 2:58 PM

    Happy Birthday Ryan!!! :D :D :D

    I hope you really have an awesome day.

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  16. John Going GentlyAugust 15, 2010 at 4:41 PM

    happy birthday
    enjoyed a flit through your blog

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  17. RyanAugust 15, 2010 at 7:42 PM

    Thanks for the birthday wishes, you guys are awesome!

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  18. bermudaonionAugust 15, 2010 at 8:10 PM

    Happy birthday!! I hope you had a great day! I love Eeyore, but I have to admit that Piglet is my favorite Pooh character.

    Congratulations Sheila!

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  19. bookmagicAugust 15, 2010 at 8:24 PM

    Happy Birthday to you, Happy birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Ryan, Happy birthday to you. 34 huh, oh to be so young!! I hope you had a great day!

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  20. Sheila (Bookjourney)August 15, 2010 at 9:41 PM

    Oh Happy Birthday Ryan! I am late! In the picture I would like to be the party goer in the back in the funky circle dress. My name will be Lola...... :D

    Hope your birthday was super fab AWESOME!!!!!!!

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  21. Carrie K.August 15, 2010 at 11:46 PM

    Happy Birthday!

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  22. Rich Mom, Rich Dad. Poor Mom, Poor Dad.August 15, 2010 at 11:54 PM

    Happy Birthday!

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  23. CeceliaAugust 16, 2010 at 4:06 PM

    Happy (belated) Birthday! And best wishes for many returns of the day.

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  24. Melissa (My World...in words and pages)August 16, 2010 at 9:53 PM

    I am so sorry I am a day late. But,

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

    I hope you had yourself a great day. Did the little one make you a card or anything? I hope so and hope you had a wonderful dinner. :)

    Happy birthday and heres to many many more.

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  25. BethAugust 17, 2010 at 10:20 PM

    I'm late as usual, but Happy (Belated!) Birthday!!! :)

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  26. AnonymousAugust 18, 2010 at 12:34 PM

    Happy (belated) Birthday! I hope the coming year is a great one for you.

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  27. BeccaAugust 18, 2010 at 8:08 PM

    I know I wished you a Happy Birthday already, but I wanted to say it on your blog too! I hope it was everything you needed it to be and more. Here is to many more birthdays!

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  28. Michelle (Red Headed Book Child)August 19, 2010 at 9:12 PM

    Happy Birthday to you again!!!!

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  29. RyanAugust 19, 2010 at 11:55 PM

    Thanks everyone! All the belated birthday wishes makes it my birthday again. You guys are awesome!

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  30. AnonymousAugust 20, 2010 at 7:23 PM

    Happy (belated) Birthday!!! Hope you had an awesome day :D

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  31. Alexia561August 22, 2010 at 3:56 PM

    Happy belated Birthday Ryan! Hope it was awesome! :D

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  32. Heather J. @ TLC Book ToursAugust 23, 2010 at 9:38 AM

    Ryan - I am WAY late, but HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I hope you had a great one.

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  33. LydiaAugust 29, 2010 at 11:05 PM

    I'm so late (why in the world am I not getting your updates in Google Reader? Grrrr).

    Happy Birthday!!

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