Summer Friend: Happy Birthday, Stephen Parrish

Happy Birthday, Stephen Parrish

Happy birthday, Stephen!

Surprise, surprise! A little birdie came and whispered in my ear. Stephen is one of my blogging buddies and if you've never checked out his blog, do visit. Don't be fooled by those tear-jerking Hallmark commercials Stephen posts--he also tears into politics and other controversial subjects and he does not back away from being specific! You might be uncomfortable; you might disagree; but you will definitely be made to think!

Plus, he plays with Barbies!

7 comments:

Stephen Parrish said...: Anatomically incorrect Barbies, as luck would have it. Thanks Danette.; June 11, 2008 at 8:37 AM
Charles Gramlich said...: I'll check him out since everyone is wishing him happy bday.; June 11, 2008 at 12:49 PM
Travis Erwin said...: I posted a Stephen tribute as well.; June 11, 2008 at 2:55 PM
Danette Haworth said...: Hi all! I've been to all your blogs today.; June 11, 2008 at 5:07 PM
Brenda said...: I loved the policeman story on his blog...so funny...

Thanks for sharing..; June 11, 2008 at 8:12 PM
Madeleine said...: Well, happy birthday! Have a good one Stephen!; June 11, 2008 at 9:16 PM
Angela said...: Ha! Great details!; June 12, 2008 at 4:21 PM

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