Happy Birthday, Rosie
Family, Nova Scotia | Posted by Jannie on 8 August 2010 @ 6:32 PM 45 Comments
Sister, more than half your life ago
We stood together by the Bay.
Who snapped this pic of us?
I really cannot say.
(Because I don’t remember.)
(Not that it really matters, anyway.)
I love you more than ever.
Hope you’re celebrating fine,
On this your 33 birthday
With beer or lovely cheap wine?
Like the song I wrote for you goes…
“I’ve got a picture of you in my heart
I carry it everywhere
I see you there with that smile on your face
And the sun in your summertime hair…”
I’ve written a new verse today…
I’ve got a picture of you in my heart
A photo that never will fade
Hope you had fun in the Maritime sun.
And sipped you some Mike’s Lemonade.
Happy 33, Gorgeous!
Miss you a lot today.
Your ever-loving Sisterly Person…
Jannie Muffin
xoxo
we wish yoo a merrie berthday, we wish you a merrie berthday, we wish yoo a merry birthday,
wit lots of gud beer.
xoxo
On 8 August 2010 at 7:32 pm Keith said,
Hi Jannie!
What a wonderfully sweet way to wish your sister Happy Birthday! May I join with you in this wish?
Happy Birthday Rosie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great photo of you two!!
On 8 August 2010 at 9:20 pm Jingle said,
wow,
your sister and u look like two angels,
cute and beautiful, a little bit shy…
Happy Birthday to Rosie!
On 8 August 2010 at 9:23 pm Jingle said,
Jannie,
u r such a caring person,
I love my sister 2,
u and your sis have 12 years age gap, right?
my sister and I are about 5 years apart…
lovely poem,
words pour from your heart rings like music,
why don’t you make this a song and everyone can celebrate your love for your sis …?
I commented for you today 2 times, 4 comments.
what a day!
On 8 August 2010 at 9:29 pm Rose said,
A fellow Rosie! Happy Birthday to her. Lovely poem and lovely photo of you both.
I bet your daddy had his hands full. lol
On 9 August 2010 at 12:29 am desk49 said,
So is this a real sis
or a great friend sis
I know some Parents
mark kids well
but this one is
a bit hard to tell
Anyway I had to confer
Still Happy Birthday to her
.-= desk49´s last blog ..Was it- =-.
On 9 August 2010 at 12:43 am Talon said,
Happy Birthday, Rosie! Lovely words, Jannie, that any sister would be honored to hear.
.-= Talon´s last blog ..Fodder =-.
On 9 August 2010 at 1:53 am Alice Audrey said,
I love this! So much better than “Happy Birthday to you…”
On 9 August 2010 at 5:09 am Lance said,
Jannie Muffin,
Happy Birthday to your wonderful sister!!! Woo-hoo!!! We should ALL celebrate!
On 9 August 2010 at 5:17 am Anonymous from CT said,
A very wonderful birthday tribute to your sister.
.-= Anonymous from CT´s last blog ..An Unfortunate Interruption =-.
On 9 August 2010 at 5:49 am G-Man said,
Two Beautiful Angels indeed…
Happy Birthday Rosie….
On 9 August 2010 at 7:15 am Tony Single said,
A lovely photograph with two lovely ladies, and a lovely birthday message. Lovely!
On 9 August 2010 at 8:48 am Mama Zen said,
Happy Birthday to Jannie’s beautiful sister!
.-= Mama Zen´s last blog ..My Mommy Merit Badge =-.
On 9 August 2010 at 9:30 am Lynn said,
Happy Birthday Rosie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On 9 August 2010 at 9:33 am Jannie said,
Dearest Keith — you may certainly, 100%, ABsoLUTEly join me is wishing Rosie a happy one! And thanks!!
Ahhh, thanks Dearest Jingle. Funny how deceiving looks can be!!
We’re 2 devils in disguise. 
You are so sweet. I LOVE your visits here!!! I was 13 when my sister was born! (I am 46 now) Is your sister close in age to you? Does she live far away?
Dearest Rose, yes she is Rosann, but more well know as Rose or Rosie! Named from my mom favorite flower. Good thing she’s not named for her favorite pie — tho Pumpkin is a nice flavor. And is a cute nick name.
Dearest Desk49 — yes real flesh and blood from the same Mom and Pop. Born a full 13 years apart, but always together in thought and heart. Thank you, fine man!!!
Ahh, thank you Talon, I miss that crazy gal. Not heading home this year, as you may know. But might spend a month there next year, me and The Kel.
Why, thank you Miss Alice Audrey. That is mighty kind of you to say. I wrote a song for her and put it n my First Cd (which is my ONLY CD so far, but number two is now in the works — whoo-hoo. Been writin’ up a song storm, Girl!)
Dearest Lancie, why thanks so much Mister 2 years in Michigan Guy! I will tell my sister she had greetings from WI. She’ll be checking in here at some point, of course, but I thought I’d put in a special word about you.
Dearest Anoynmous from CT — well, I do declare you are the nicest anonymous I’ve yet met. Most of them say nasty things like my site sucks and I oughta get off The Web. THANKS!!! And Rosie thanks you too, I’m sure.
Ahhh, thanks G-Man — as per my comment above to Jingle and the singing of one Elvis guy, Rosie and I are more of 2 devils in disguise.
Just kidding, JK! Thank you, yes we are angels, indeed!
Dearest Tony Single, who art far across the biggest ocean, howdy! And thanks. Rosie is a dear dear girl and friend. I can’t imagine life without her.
Dearest Mama of all things wonderfully Zen — thanks! She is beautiful indeed Gosh, 33 — just getting started in life. But ain’t we all??
Dearest Lynn. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Whoooooo-hoooooo!!!!!!
xoxoxoxoxoxoxxxo
On 9 August 2010 at 9:50 am Nessa said,
happy Birthday Rosie. You received such a lovely poem from your sister.
.-= Nessa´s last blog ..MicroFiction Monday – New York- New York =-.
On 9 August 2010 at 11:01 am J.D. Meier said,
Happy Birthday to your sister and what a perfect tribute — a blog birthday card!
.-= J.D. Meier´s last blog ..Day 9 – Prioritize Your Day with MUST- SHOULD- COULD =-.
On 9 August 2010 at 1:14 pm Jannie said,
Dearest Nessa! Thank you. It was kind of a silly poem, but does have some nice moments too. I do always think of her with her lovely face smiling. She has a beautiful soul! And is lots of fun to be with.
Dearest J.D.! A “Happy Blogday Card?” ??
xoxo
On 9 August 2010 at 1:17 pm secret agent woman said,
A very happy birthday to Rosie! I wish my sister lived close enough that we could celebrate birthdays together.
.-= secret agent woman´s last blog ..Foggy Morning Walk =-.
On 9 August 2010 at 1:22 pm Glenn Buttkus said,
Incredible poetic tribute to your lovely sister!
And the song lyrics are boss, bitchin, cool,
and touching. Seems like you are the recipient
of being part of a loving family, and that is
always a pleasure to witness. There is so
much negative energy in our lives, that
we can push thoughts of war, accident,
and weather out of our consciousness
when we stop by Funsterville.
Happy 33rd birthday, Rosie;
we can dig it.
.-= Glenn Buttkus´s last blog ..Ten Top Country & Western Songs =-.
On 9 August 2010 at 1:30 pm william said,
Jannie that was beautiful your sister will have loved this, have a great birthday sis xxx
.-= william´s last blog ..INN OF HAPPINESS PART 35 =-.
On 9 August 2010 at 1:59 pm Hilary said,
Hi Jannie .. great way to celebrate her 33rd .. what a pity you can’t be together – but another year .. I too hope she’s having a lovely time and that you, Jim and Kelly have been able to webcam her and catch up ..
Rosie have a beautiful August birthday .. with a big hug to all – Hilary
.-= Hilary´s last blog ..Painted Ladies of the World who stop trains A year later! =-.
On 9 August 2010 at 1:59 pm Jannie said,
Dearest Glenn, yes, it is easy to think of war. I say bring all them boys home! And shore up this fine land against the enemy within. Ah, but it’s all really ever within, eh? Weather? Please send rain, Thanks! Just going through some of my favorite old pix — so much fun. Some great shots I will look forward to sharing with you. And Glenn — YOU are a VERY valued part of my blog family here, and welcome ANY time!
Dearest William — I spoke to her this a.m. She’d been out to the wee hours celebrating, and had not seen this post yet. Not sure when she will — but that’s the beauty of blogging — posts keep!
xoxoxo
On 9 August 2010 at 2:04 pm Jannie said,
Dearest Hilary — you are so sweet, thanks! Yes. Webcmming is a gret idea. Ma and Pa (Where she and the kids are spending much of the summer,) has no cmoputer. Not sure what she gets on her cell phone — I know she couldn’t open my big pix on it.
Brother and friends have the Net, tho, if she stays on the shore. She lives in an inland town 3 hours from Mom & Dad’s.
You catch all this? Of course you did! You’re “verry smarte hillree!!’
oxxxoxox
The Jannie-Meister.
xoxxx (from BB)
On 9 August 2010 at 2:16 pm vered | professional blogger said,
The two of you are SO SWEET in that photo! And what a lovely birthday poem.
Oh, and… I see myself on your sidebar! LOVING it. THANK YOU!
On 9 August 2010 at 2:19 pm SuziCate said,
Lovely pic. Happy Birthday to sister Rosie!
.-= SuziCate´s last blog ..Somtimes We Rock The World And Sometimes The World Rocks Us =-.
On 9 August 2010 at 2:21 pm Julie said,
That’s a great photo of you guys. I hope your sister had a great birthday yesterday!
Did you end up checking out To Kill a Mocking Bird?
.-= Julie´s last blog ..Day 05 – Your favorite quote =-.
On 9 August 2010 at 2:28 pm Hilary said,
Corse I caut all of dis – me smarte Inglishee cookie .. me ’spects Rosie’ll catch it all .. she’ll want to stay onsides with Texas sis ..
OK .. but at leste de summer she’s wiv Ma and Pa .. dat’s more NB .. than cmoputer ..
Hey Funster- Jannie- Meister .. BB – wellies done .. gud for U .. happeee summers dayz .. byes for now .. xxooxx
.-= Hilary´s last blog ..Painted Ladies of the World who stop trains A year later! =-.
On 9 August 2010 at 7:07 pm Jingle said,
My sister is 5 year younger than me,
she lives far away…
have a fun day!
cheers!
On 9 August 2010 at 9:02 pm Amanda said,
Happy belated birthday to Rosie…awesome!!!
.-= Amanda´s last blog ..I LOVE BUTTERCUPS by Alan ncbeachcomber =-.
On 9 August 2010 at 9:29 pm Daisy said,
What a very sweet poem, Jannie, and I love the photo too. You gals are both gorgeous, and you look so happy together there. Happy birthday to your sister! I hope she had a wonderful day!
.-= Daisy´s last blog ..Monday Colors – Red =-.
On 9 August 2010 at 11:12 pm Luisa Doraz said,
Happy Belated Birthday.
I am sure you all celebrate with the usual style and flair you have got going. YES! 
Hope you have a great week.
On 10 August 2010 at 12:08 am Jeanne said,
Jannie Muffin,
Please tell Rosie I said “Happy birthday”!
I love that song you wrote for Rosie, by the way. Of course, I love the whole CD!
That is a really great picture of you two!
Jeanne
P.S. I just LOVE the birthday spirit Blue Bunny exemplifies!
On 10 August 2010 at 12:09 am Rosie said,
I’m a Rose Marie, but went by Rosie as a child.
On 10 August 2010 at 12:56 am Liara Covert said,
To get nostalgic about a particular view enables one to travel through time. One can be anywhere or reunite with anyone, in only an instant. This is the power of consciousness. As you say, it matters not who took the photo for you travel through the portole of the heart. This allows you to experience love as it is, in all its divine grace. Only mind creates imaginary boundaries, a sense of physical and other separation. In truth, the spiritual connection is constant, ever-present and grows progresively stronger as you allow it to be.
.-= Liara Covert´s last blog ..Detach from the doer =-.
On 10 August 2010 at 1:36 am Davina said,
Awh, Jannie… thanks for the button in your sidebar! How sweet of you
You really do a great job of these you know. You are multi-talented.
Happy birthday to your sister. If one of my sisters posted something like this on my birthday I’d feel like a queen for a day. Your sister resembles a lady I used to work with years ago. And, you, dearie… look like a little angel standing there beside her. It’s such a nice picture of you both.
On 10 August 2010 at 3:46 am SnaggleTooth said,
“O HAPPY DAY!
To be older, n Wiser-
To love life more.
Especially your sis-
Who’d never forget
an occassion as this!
Quite a To-do
your day…!
Even to those so far away…
Great online party- Sweet pic n scenery!
.-= SnaggleTooth´s last blog ..Challenging =-.
On 10 August 2010 at 9:40 am debbie said,
A very happy birthday to your sister. What a sweet post for her and a great photo.
On 10 August 2010 at 1:42 pm Paige said,
Ah that is so sweet. I need me some of that cake, pass it over…
thank you
.-= Paige´s last blog ..Crazy Rumor =-.
On 10 August 2010 at 1:57 pm Jannie said,
Thanks, Sweeties, for these lovely cmments. My plan is to answer each and all later today at the library — but I may put up a new post first.
xoxoxoxoxo
On 10 August 2010 at 4:57 pm Patricia said,
What a nice picture and how lovely to have a sister that you can share your love with – neat post and poem…
OH and now I see Davina’s button…FUN that gal is….
Happy Birthday to all who are celebrating…We just celebrated #30 with friend last night and apple pie…He had the ale! We had homemade lemonade
On 10 August 2010 at 8:39 pm Jannie said,
Dearest Secret Agent Woman — LOVE your name! Very clandestine spy-ish. She is about 3000 miles away from me. Not so fun! And sorry you were caught in moderation up there — seems you went to spam.
Dearest Vered — thank you!
Dearest SuziCate — dittoes!
Dearest Julie — thanks. As to the book, they have 2 copes both out, but I’ve put in a request.
Dearest Hilary — yes, if I had the beach every day at Ma & Pa’s I might forget about computer for a while too.
Yes, very happy days!! Darn HOT here now.
Dearest Jingle — mine lives abut 3000 miles away, but I bet your dear sister is much much further away.
Dearest Amanda — thanks, that’s s sweet of you! And nice to meet you.
Dearest Daisy — thank you my dear. We WERE kinda cute back then, eh? What a great summer it was too!!
Dearest Luisa — you just would NOT believe the extent we went to to celebrate, so I will just leave my words at that. Wild!!
Dearest Jeannie-Muffin. Thanks, Sugah! Sugah Lady.
And thanks again. And for ALL your sweetness and support. To the ENDS of the Earth, eh?? 
Dearest Rose, I went as Gift From God as a kid, and once in a while still do.
Dearest Liara — so true! And love grows deeper. If you know that exact spt we stood that day, it’s on the bottom deck of the building that houses the Mug & Anchor pub. (If you know that place?) LOVE their shepherd’s pie!
Dearest Davina — Thanks, yes little angel me.
So glad you like the button! Cute photo of you! Did you work in a Tim Horton’s in Frederiction. She worked there a while!! 
Dearest Snaggle, it was a photo I scanned and did the best I could with my program and lighting, because our faces were fairly in the dark. That’s right in the town. Whoo-hoo!!
Dearest Debbie, thanks, thanks and thanks!! Always lovely to see you!!
Dearest Paige — sent the cake today FedEx. Hope the run-away roosters don’t resurface and steal it.
Dearest Patricia — apple pie?? Oh, I so LOVE a deep dish tart crumble. With vanilla Haagen Dazs. Yes, I think the guest post idea over at Davina’s is a fun idea. Have not written mine yet — might let BB do it.
xoxxxoo
On 11 August 2010 at 5:53 am sheila said,
Oh, this is a very pretty pic. You guys look so young! I mean…wait…not that you look old now or anything. lol. Crap…just forget it. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! lol
On 13 August 2010 at 11:39 am Jannie said,
Dearest Sheila — ahhh, but I was so much older then — I’m younger than that now.
(Bob Dylan, “My Back Pages” I think?)
And Sheila — you ROCK!!!!!
xoxxxoxoxo
On 13 August 2010 at 11:43 am Jannie said,
And Rosie-Sister-Of-My-heart. Great to talk to you on phone today.
Watch out for flying cottage mice!!!
xoxoxxooxxox
xoxxoxoxoxoxo
xxxxoxxxxxox
xxxxoxoooooo
xxxxxooooooo
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