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Birthday Boy

June 24, 2011 at 12:00 am by Claudia

A handsome guy, don’t you think?

At the moment, he is clean shaven.

It’s his birthday today. A very special birthday. Well, why not just say it? He’s 60 today.

And let me tell you, he just gets better and better. Sixty-schmixty. Who cares? I’m sure glad he was born on June 24, 1951. And I’m sure glad I met him on July 4, 1994.

Happy Birthday, honey. You are the love of my life: my husband, my partner, my boyfriend, my fiance, my pal. You are a intelligent and talented man: an actor, a writer, a singer-songwriter. You are kind and compassionate, honest and true. You are a good friend to your many friends. You care about others. You are an honorable man. You are unfailingly polite. You have the best laugh. The dogs adore you. I adore you. Everyone who meets you ends up adoring you. How could they not? Oh, and you can make me laugh so hard that I pee in my pants.

Here’s to a wonderful year ahead, my love.

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  1. Beth Leintz says

    June 24, 2011 at 12:14 am

    Happy Birthday Don- hope you and Claudia have a great day.

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  2. Elyse says

    June 24, 2011 at 12:25 am

    that don is one beloved guy!

    happy happy birthday to you! enjoy your celebration with claudia!!!

    and as melanie griffith once uttered on a commercial: don’t act your age, defy it, baby! (i added the baby)

    xo
    elyse

    ps
    buy ‘bossypants’ — you will both enjoy it. i think!

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  3. Joanne says

    June 24, 2011 at 12:26 am

    Happy Birthday Don!!! You have so much love around you! And you are a blessing to so many! Have a Wonderful Birthday!!!!
    Blessings, Joanne

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  4. The French Bear says

    June 24, 2011 at 12:31 am

    Happy, Happy Birthday Don!!!!
    May your day be full of love and surprises!!!
    Cheers,
    Margaret B

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  5. A Vintage Green says

    June 24, 2011 at 12:36 am

    Happy Birthday Don – a well loved man. Doesn’t get better.
    – Joy

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  6. Beansieleigh says

    June 24, 2011 at 12:39 am

    Happy Birthday from me too, “Honey”!! Have an extra piece of cake for me! ~tina

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  7. Into Vintage says

    June 24, 2011 at 12:56 am

    A wonderful portrait of a handsome man :-) (great hair too!) Happy Birthday Don — wishing you & Claudia much cake & ice cream.

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  8. Burlap Luxe says

    June 24, 2011 at 12:59 am

    Hi Claudia,
    I was saying to myself! Oh my her BIRTHDAY BOY is really handsome and then at that time of thought I read your words “A handsome guy, don’t you think?”…
    Well, we think :)

    He looks fab for 60 I would not have guested 60, your honey looks much younger!

    Happy Birthday Don, a new follower to Claudia and her,
    “Mockingbird Hill Cottage”

    Blessings to you both what a beautiful couple you to are.
    Cheers
    ~Dore

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  9. bunny says

    June 24, 2011 at 1:08 am

    Really? 60? No way! Claudia, what a handsome hubby you have…perhaps you should stay home more often…lol

    Happy Birthday Don and wishing you many many more~

    tootles,
    bunny

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  10. Rosamargarita says

    June 24, 2011 at 1:54 am

    OH mi Dios!!! dices “guapo” ?
    Que hombre es… un sueño!!!
    Precisamente lo que mereces Claudia!!!
    Y además es: inteligente, talentoso, actor, escritos, cantante, escritos de canciones, amable, compasivo, honesto y sincero…
    Dónde lo encontraste a el? tiene algún hermano o algo parecido?
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY DON hombre de suerte!
    —————–
    OH my God! you say “handsome”?
    That man is … a dream!
    Claudia is precisely what you deserve!
    And it’s smart, talented actor, writing, singing, writing songs, kind, compassionate, honest and sincere …
    Where did you find him? have a sibling or something?
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY DON! You are a lucky man!

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  11. ImagiMeri says

    June 24, 2011 at 2:53 am

    Happy Birthday Don! I still enjoy your CD once in a while, and manage to hit your youtube videos. I’ve also watched some of your TV spots on Law and Order and Rescue Me. Believe me, you don’t look anywhere close to 60, and I hope you party like you’re 30! Have the best birthday ever.

    Hugs,
    Meri

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  12. Anne says

    June 24, 2011 at 5:51 am

    Happy 60th Cake N’ Candle Day, Don! I celebrated my 43rd two days ahead of you! Hopeful I look as good as you do! {wink}

    Hope you enjoy your day with the wonderful woman in your life!
    Blessings to you both.

    GOD Bless…

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  13. Robin says

    June 24, 2011 at 7:09 am

    have a wonderful Birthday filled with joy and the ones you love close by….the best gift of all!

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  14. Paula ~ castleandcottagesigns says

    June 24, 2011 at 7:11 am

    Happy Birthday to your handsome man!
    Sixty Schmixty is right! I say grow old later!
    hugs,
    paula:)

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  15. Snappy Di says

    June 24, 2011 at 7:45 am

    Happy Birthday Mr. Sixty! A new decade for you, the show is just beginning!!

    DI

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  16. Frog Hollow Farm Girl says

    June 24, 2011 at 7:56 am

    Good morning from muggy, foggy, rainy Frog Hollow Farm! Happy birthday Don – you two are definitely soulmates – how lovely! Ciao, bella! xxoo

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  17. Mereknits says

    June 24, 2011 at 8:17 am

    You forgot amazing brother-in-law and uncle!!!!!
    Happy Birthday Don we love you,
    Meredith

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  18. Debbie says

    June 24, 2011 at 8:18 am

    It is a blessed man indeed who has a wife who speaks so highly of him. And blessed is the woman whose husband can make her laugh!
    Happy Birthday wishes and wishes for long lives together.

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  19. Crystal Rose Cottage says

    June 24, 2011 at 8:44 am

    Yep! He’s a handsome guy! Happy Birthday Don…have a wonderful day!~Hugs, Patti

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  20. Twyla and Lindsey says

    June 24, 2011 at 9:01 am

    A great big Happy Birthday, Don! Hope your day is as special as you are! No way you look 60!!! Twyla

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  21. Rizzi says

    June 24, 2011 at 9:20 am

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR DON
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU

    HOPE YOUR DAY IS FULL OF JOY, AND LOTS OF BIRTHDAY GOODIES…OH…AND YOUR LOVELY CLAUDIA, RILEY,AND SCOUT.

    I’LL BE 72, AND I WISH I COULD SAY 60
    YOUR STILL A YOUNG MAN…ENJOY….
    RIZZI

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  22. Kim says

    June 24, 2011 at 9:22 am

    Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday Don!!!!! I hope you have many, many more to come :) Have a wonderful and laughter filled day!!!!

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  23. Carol at Serendipity says

    June 24, 2011 at 9:22 am

    Happy Birthday Don. 60 is the best year. Have wonderful day with your wonderful lady.
    Carol

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  24. An Urban Cottage says

    June 24, 2011 at 9:31 am

    Happy birthday, Don, from Boston! May you have another happy and healthy 60 years (and may the Red Sox win the World Series). Steve

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  25. defaziolinda says

    June 24, 2011 at 9:32 am

    Happy birthday Don! With age comes wisdom, or so they say! Have a wonderful birthday and celebrate your life thus far and all the great things to come!
    Blessings, Linda

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  26. Terri says

    June 24, 2011 at 9:36 am

    Happy Birthday Don! May this next year bring you increased health, and many opportunities for for more joy in your life!
    Hugs,
    Terri

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  27. Caseymini says

    June 24, 2011 at 10:20 am

    Happy Birthday from Arizona, Don! May you have many, many more.

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  28. Dianne says

    June 24, 2011 at 11:20 am

    Don is adorable! Happy Birthday. Wow, 60 never looked so good.

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  29. deb mills says

    June 24, 2011 at 11:29 am

    my husband and i both turned 60 this month, too. me on the 14th, and he on the 23rd. yes, i’m the older woman by 9 days. and on those 9 days he doesn’t let me forget it.
    anyway, happy birthday to us all…we’re just getting better!!!

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  30. Rita says

    June 24, 2011 at 11:43 am

    Claudia, he is handsome ;)
    Don, Buon Compleanno = Happy Birthday from Rainbow California. Ciao Rita

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  31. Tallulah Belle says

    June 24, 2011 at 11:47 am

    Have a wonderful birthday Don. Wishing you everything you wish for yourselves.

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  32. Sharon Wengel says

    June 24, 2011 at 11:51 am

    Happy Birthday Don , Don’t fret 60 is the new 40 !

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  33. Karen says

    June 24, 2011 at 12:01 pm

    Happy Birthday Don! I’de have said you were in your late 40’s… so, you are ROCKIN 60. Enjoy!

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  34. BRSMaryland says

    June 24, 2011 at 12:23 pm

    Happy Birthday Don! Enjoy YOUR day.
    I’m sure the number sounds older than how you feel inside. At least that’s how it was for my husband when he hit this milestone. After a reasonable period of adjustment, it’s been clear sailing!
    Happy birthday,
    Beth

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  35. Lucille says

    June 24, 2011 at 1:17 pm

    Happy Birthday, Don. You’re looking very good! You do not at all look your age. You look so much younger. You’re a very handsome man. Of course, having a wonderful life companion like Claudia is a big help. I hope the two of you will have a wonderful day. You are so very blessed to have one another.

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  36. poppilinnstudios says

    June 24, 2011 at 1:47 pm

    What a sweet, birthday post! Looking at your photo on your side bar and your husband-you are such a cute couple. Hope your husband has a wonderful birthday! And remember-you are as young as you feel!!! That’s my motto. Have a great day.
    -Lynn

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  37. Cozy Little House says

    June 24, 2011 at 3:04 pm

    You’re a lucky girl, Claudia. But then you know that. He’s handsome and I love that hair of his! Hug him Happy Birthday for me. Tell him Brenda says “hey.”
    Brenda

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  38. Olive Cooper says

    June 24, 2011 at 3:29 pm

    ♫Happy Birthday Don♫ You two are very special and I know you know that! hugs♥O

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  39. Susan from The T-Cozy says

    June 24, 2011 at 5:19 pm

    Happy Birthday Don!

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  40. Susie says

    June 24, 2011 at 6:29 pm

    HELLO CLAUDIA,
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUR HUSBAND. YOU ARE A GOOD LOOKING COUPLE. KEEP LOVING EACH OTHER. SMILES,SUSIE

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  41. zooperson says

    June 24, 2011 at 6:39 pm

    Well, handsome fellow, remember what Shakespeare said, “The best is yet to come.” When you love what you do and the women you live with, you’ll never be old. Happy Birthday, Don.

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  42. izzy57 says

    June 24, 2011 at 8:59 pm

    Happy Birthday, Don. Claudia is a VERY lucky lady.

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  43. Createology says

    June 24, 2011 at 10:15 pm

    A very Happy Birthday and keep celebrating all year long. Enjoy this time of your life…

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  44. Karen says

    June 24, 2011 at 10:33 pm

    Happy Birthday, Don! 60 looks darn good on you!

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  45. Stacy says

    June 25, 2011 at 1:22 am

    happy happy birthday don-you handsome man you!! :) hope you and claudia have a wonderful celebration together!

    -stacy

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  46. Dorthe says

    June 25, 2011 at 5:47 am

    Happy birthday to your Don, Claudia, I see we were born on the same date, but I in 1949 ;) summerchildren -I hope you had a wonderful day, I surely had here.
    Hugs,Dorthe

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  47. Linda (More Fun Less Laundry) says

    June 25, 2011 at 10:18 am

    Well, gosh, Claudia, no wonder you don’t like being away from home–it’s not just the cute pups and the charming home–you also have a hot guy there! Happy happy happy birthday to him. Enjoy your day! Linda

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  48. Brynwood Needleworks says

    June 25, 2011 at 11:09 am

    Happy “Extended” Birthday, Don! (We don’t say “belated” at our house…we just extend the celebrating!)
    I hope your day was wonderful. Wishing you many more Birthday celebrations.
    Donna

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  49. Jill says

    June 25, 2011 at 12:40 pm

    Happy Birthday, good lookin’! Wishing you a wonderful birthday, and lots of good times!
    Hugs,
    Jill

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  50. She'sSewPretty says

    June 26, 2011 at 11:56 pm

    Happy Birthday to your honey!! My hubby turns 59 on Tuesday. I was sitting at the beach and I told my hubby that I would take him to this fancy smancy place on his 60th birthday. He said, “you mean next year”. I was flabbergasted. I don’t even think of him being almost 60. It’s only a number!

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