wishing you an approximation of a happier birthday than at this moment? I'm at least very glad that today celebrates the day you were born; which, as Gandalf would say, is a very good thing.

Wish your birthday was a happy one...

I do want to caution you regarding antibiotics for your cold. Antibiotics are effective on germs and should be taken to counteract infections and inflammation. Colds are caused by viruses. Antibiotics have no effect on viruses. What will happen if you take antibiotics is that the symbiotic bacteria in your digestive track will be killed and you likely will have some digestive disturbance while you reacquire them. I'd advise against antibiotics... but check with your doctor and ask about difference between viruses and germs and what antibiotics are good for.

the grand nieces say happy birthday and send lots of hugs They say we have to bake you a cake and since you can not visit us we have to eat it for you. They chose a seven layer cake dark chocolate and hazel nut cream. They also wonder why You and Dottie are fighting about the girl germs I say at least you are not stealing my shirts for robes or night gowns they took all three of my new lilac colored silk shirts and three of my purple silk ties.