Happy Birthday, Captain Spaulding

As this day, October 2, 2009, begins, we are awakened to a cool, crisp, & sunny morning here in KCMO. As you read this blog, you may sense one who is very concerned for the welfare of our Nation, and our world. You may even be aware that the Captain is posting "breaking news & weather" before the local media can present it.

However; today is Captain Spaulding's special day! So, for starters we tuned into Turner Classic Movies to watch the Marx Brothers "A Day at the Races" and have our morning coffee. As we laughed, a call came from his daughter to wish him a "Happy Birthday". As they chatted, I watched his smile grow. Thank heaven for little girls. And even though she has grown into a beautiful, wonderful mom, she took the time to let him know she loves him. She is a sweetheart with a heart of gold!

Tonight's festivities will include a dinner (by request from the Captain). If your hungry when you read this, grab a napkin. Drooling on the keyboard is not conducive to operations, necessarily. I have already made (from scratch) a savory meat sauce for my very own Baked Lasagna, as the main course. And, even though we'll be having birthday cake (the Captain's Choice), we will not be doing traditional candles. As you may know, the Captain was previously a firefighter, and has forewarned me of the danger, i.e., the magnitude of that many candles burning in such a small space. (Doesn't this sound like something he'd say? LOL)

Now, since all of you can't join us here for the fun, and if you'd like to, the invitation to wish him a happy birthday is extended. Happy Birthday, my love! I love you!

Oh, BTW, dinner is at 7PM, or so....