Tuesday, May 19, 2015

What a day

Today, May 19, is the anniversary of the death of Pope Celestine V (1296), who solemnly decreed that a pope could abdicate -- and then did so; the anniversary of the beheading of Anne Boleyn (1536); and the birthday of Malcolm X (1925-1965) and Ho Chi Minh (1890-1969) and ... oh, yeah, me (1950-present).  A motley crew.

[The Joker/jester is there, of course, because he is in motley.]


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6 comments:

  1. BobMay 19, 2015 at 8:48 AM

    You're in "good" company?
    Well, interesting company at least.

    Happy birthday!

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  2. DanielMay 19, 2015 at 11:33 AM

    Happy birthday, old man! See you soon. Pip, pip!

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  3. UnknownMay 19, 2015 at 11:37 AM

    So many candles, so little cake!
    Happy day!

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  4. UnknownMay 19, 2015 at 11:38 AM

    Deep Peace to You
    Deep peace of the running wave to you.
    Deep peace of the flowing air to you.
    Deep peace of the quiet earth to you.
    Deep peace of the shining stars to you.

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  5. anne marie in phillyMay 19, 2015 at 12:38 PM

    well HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

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  6. Moving with MitchellMay 21, 2015 at 6:42 AM

    So sorry I missed the day! I was completely absorbed in thoughts of Ho Chi Minh!

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