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Saturday, February 4, 2012

Happy Birthday Uncle Harry ....93!!!


We are so lucky to be celebrating my dear uncle's 93rd birthday today! I am so fortunate to have had  him in my life these 65 years! I met him when I was four in 1944 or 5; he was just back from the South Pacific during WWII. Perhaps the war was over I'm not sure I'll have to ask him. Anyway, I was only four or five years old. I went to meet him for the first time and everyone had told me his name was "Red" because he had red hair. The first words out of my mouth when I saw him were:
"He's not RED he's ORANGE!" He has retold me this story for the past sixty five years and we both love it still.  My aunt took that little photo of me back then.

Yesterday morning I decided to draw my uncle so I did this from a photo I had. If I put the photo up on my computer monitor and sit at my desk I can see it very clearly to draw and then paint there. I think his likeness can be recognized. He's still a very dapper and handsome man. I love him more than words can say. And he me. (Lucky me!!!) I know he loves his kids more, and all the cousins just as much, but I do feel that we have a special bond. Heck, I've known him the longest!!! LOL
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  1. ann @ studiohydeFebruary 4, 2012 at 1:25 AM

    I can tell you love him very much and how lucky you are to have him in your life. Tell him we are saying HAPPY BIRTHDAY from over here. Love your painting of him.

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    1. Lynn CohenFebruary 4, 2012 at 11:56 AM

      Thanks Ann, he's a very very special man. And I will give him your best wishes.

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  2. Lisa at GreenbowFebruary 4, 2012 at 4:12 AM

    You are mightly blessed. Happy Birthday to the Orange Man.

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  3. MimFebruary 4, 2012 at 4:23 AM

    Oh, we love uncle orange Harry ! and you were pretty adorable also - wow! love those pigtails and your dress. Happy Birthday to your wonderful uncle

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    1. Lynn CohenFebruary 4, 2012 at 11:57 AM

      Thanks Mim. It's a cute story, no? And yes, isn't that dress and hair do just adorable? ;-))))

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  4. soulbrushFebruary 4, 2012 at 8:42 AM

    I feel touched by this story, happy boifday uncle Harry- are we twins?

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    1. Lynn CohenFebruary 4, 2012 at 11:58 AM

      Oh goodie, Joss. Happy Birthday to you too. Uncle's was 1/31; not sure if that makes you twins or not.

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  5. Cris, Artist in OregonFebruary 4, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    I am very impressed. I recognize him frome this drawing. He will love it. Such a cute story... and you looked like in little Imp in that photo..:)) Let us know how it goes over.

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  6. ShopgirlFebruary 4, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    A beautiful story, thank you for sharing, your Mary

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  7. Chris DalyFebruary 5, 2012 at 6:06 AM

    What a lovely tribute to your beloved uncle Harry. Don't kids say the greatest things?

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