Today is my mother’s birthday, but she is no longer here to celebrate. I have a couple of presents for her anyway, and she would really love that.
- An essay I wrote about my mother in Newsday was named a finalist for the Association of Food Journalists award.
- A post I wrote about her on this blog was included in an anthology of food writing called Roots, which you can read about here.
I think it is a safe guess that she would feel honored by the recognition and public acknowledgement of the many ways in which she was such a great mother.
* She would love that I am sharing this great photo of her with my Dad and their tranny BFF with you. It was from her 80th birthday, where we all (including grandchildren) had a crazy-fun day-long celebration that culminated with a drag queen dinner show. The grandkids were a little taken aback, but as you can see, my mother and father had a blast.
Louise says
Happy Birthday to your mom! She beamed in this photo and what a great memory for you and your family! Thank you for sharing…
laurie r. says
love love love the photo!
Robert J. says
Happy Birthday to your Mom!
Linda says
Marge,
Awhile ago I made the cupcakes you and your mom made together, and I bet you are making them today!
I wanted to tell you that today is the Feastday of St. Anne…Mary’s mother. A very special day, indeed! How special to be born on this day.
VIVIEN says
I AM SURE YOU KNOW THAT THIS CAUSED BOTH TEARS AND HAPPINESS. WHAT A WONDERFUL TRIBUTE TO A VERY WONDERFUL WOMAN WHO TOOK GREAT PART IN CREATING A VERY WONDERFUL DAUGHTER.
Lauren Purcell says
M, You know this day is significant to me for similar reasons. I am sending your mom AND you birthday wishes. How wonderful to celebrate her arrival into this world. She would love your gifts. Love, L
JM Randolph says
What beautiful essays, and I just love that picture! I was trying to come up with something special I can make for the kids this weekend and I’m going to give these cupcakes a shot. I’m sure your mother would love these gifts you’ve given her.
Marge says
More children will have the great pleasure of these cupcakes…thank you! My mother would just love knowing she is helping to put smiles on children’s faces.