on Jan 29th 2009 at 6:00 am just for fun,special days

55

Fifty-five years ago, an unnamed doctor took one look at me and pronounced these now immortal words: “What in tarnation – ?” (Y’know; after all this time, I must admit the events of that day have become a mite unclear. But I’ll bet I weren’t none too sure about him either! I’m just sayin’.)

Anyhoo -

Yup; today happens to be my birthday (sound of one hand clapping). I am 55 years old young today, a remarkably symmetrical-sounding number that merely reflects my body’s age, not how I see myself.

I tell ya, there were times when there was serious doubt about me reachin’ this particular milestone. Like that time I drove my bicycle right in front of a truck because I didn’t yet know how to use the brakes! (Ended up in the hospital with a scratch or two.) Or the time I accidentally answered the question posed by an *ahem* former girlfriend: “Does this dress make me look fat?”

However, by the Grace of God (and a vast army of extremely diligent angels) I’ve made it this far, and I’ll tell ya Bubba, I can’t wait to see what happens next!

Yee-haw, y’all!

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Image: 55, by Eva the Weaver

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  1. # Steve Woodruff @swoodruffon Jan 29th 2009 at 6:43 am

    Many congrats, Robert! We’re all glad you were a keeper way back then…!

  2. # Joanna Youngon Jan 29th 2009 at 7:19 am

    Many happy returns Robert! I can’t wait to see what happens next either… whatever it is, I’m sure you’ll share it with us with generosity and good humour.

    Have a wonderful day :-)

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  3. # Monica @ Paper Bridgeson Jan 29th 2009 at 7:29 am

    happy birthday! may the Lord bless your celebration today

    monica

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  4. # Richieon Jan 29th 2009 at 7:32 am

    How you view the double nickle depends on which side of it you are on. I used to think that it was old, but I am so close to it know that my perspective has changed.

    An Arkie’s Musings

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  5. # geoffrey philpon Jan 29th 2009 at 7:50 am

    Happy birthday, Robert!

    Blessings,
    Geoffrey

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  6. # Janice Cartieron Jan 29th 2009 at 8:13 am

    Another January baby! Mine is Saturday. Eat cake , celebrate , do a little dance. My grammy upon turning 80 looked at me and winked as she said, “but I feel like I am eight years old.”
    Happy Birthday Robert!

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  7. # Meryl K. Evanson Jan 29th 2009 at 8:18 am

    Happy birthday, Robert! 55 is fabulous! My parents married in ’55, the Brooklyn Dodgers won in ’55, I was #55 in 8th grade basketball — best basketball year ever. Many happy, healthy, and successful years ahead!

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  8. # mother earth aka karen hanrahanon Jan 29th 2009 at 8:31 am

    oh very happy day of birth dear robert

  9. # Billy Coffeyon Jan 29th 2009 at 9:13 am

    Happy birthday, Robert. LOVE your attitude.

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  10. # Sheila Glazovon Jan 29th 2009 at 10:01 am

    Happy Birthday, Robert. May your 55th year be filled with an Abudance of Joy, Good Healthy, Peacefulness and Fun!

  11. # Brad Shorron Jan 29th 2009 at 10:02 am

    Happy Birthday, Robert! Glad to know you’re young at heart – that’s what counts. Have a great day and don’t eat too much cake.

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  12. # Dianeon Jan 29th 2009 at 12:08 pm

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!

    FIFTY-FIVE and YOU still know how to JIVE!!!

  13. # Peter Pon Jan 29th 2009 at 2:13 pm

    Happy Birthday Robert.

    I hope you have at least 55 more!

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  14. # Kevin M.on Jan 29th 2009 at 2:14 pm

    Happy Birthday Robert! May God continue to richly bless you as you seek Him!

    Kevin M.s last blog post..Letting go is hard to do!

  15. # Jeanne Dininnion Jan 29th 2009 at 5:18 pm

    Robert,

    Here’s hoping you’ll have an absolutely incredible birthday–and may every future one be better than the last!

    Best wishes from a die-hard fan!
    Jeanne

  16. # Conradon Jan 29th 2009 at 6:31 pm

    Happy Birthday! You’re only about five years short of the midpoint, I’d say.

    Conrads last blog post..Introducing My Daughter to the Universe!

  17. # Linda704on Jan 29th 2009 at 7:18 pm

    Happy birthday and best wishes for a year full of health, happiness and amazing events!

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  18. # Middle Zone Musings » Taking the Day Offon Jan 30th 2009 at 6:01 am

    [...] no post here today; yesterday was my birthday and I’m takin’ a few days off. But I do have an article over at Joyful Jubilant Learning [...]

  19. # Robert Hruzekon Jan 30th 2009 at 7:15 pm

    Wow!

    Hey, I truly appreciate the well wishes, y’all! I’m tellin’ ya; one measure of a man is the folks he calls friends – and as far as I’m concerned, y’all have blessed me beyond measure!

    A tip o’ the hat, y’all!

  20. # Sterling Camdenon Jan 30th 2009 at 7:16 pm

    Happy Birthday, Robert!

  21. # Robert Hruzekon Jan 30th 2009 at 7:29 pm

    Thanks, Chip! Hat tip!

  22. # Samion Feb 2nd 2009 at 10:18 pm

    Belated birthday greetings!

    I haven’t quite reached your milestone as yet but having turned 35 the year before last I went through a little “age crisis”
    Then last December hitting 36 it all came into perspective for me.
    I have lived. I know things. I have “life experience” and every scar, blemish and “fault” on my body (including those fine lines just starting and that odd silver hair) have all been well and truly earned by LIVING and really I wouldn’t have it any other way.

    Im very much looking forward to my 40′s and 50′s .. watching my kids grow, living each day as to make it something to remember and hopefully learning something new everyday.

    Life is wonderful … and I hope your birthday was too!

  23. # Troyon Feb 2nd 2009 at 10:44 pm

    Happy belated, Mr. Hruzek.

  24. # Robert Hruzekon Feb 3rd 2009 at 7:17 pm

    @Sami – I think you’ve got a good bead on how to face life ahead, Sami. Way to go, Bubba!

    @Troy – Hey, thanks for the hat tip, Troy – back at ya!

  25. # Wilson Ponon Feb 3rd 2009 at 11:36 pm

    What a coincidence! My house plate number is 55 as well, Robert! lol

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