Birth and Rebirth
Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 9:49AM I'm thinking about my friend dianamuse today; it's her birthday, and I wish her every good thing. Diana is gorgeous, brilliant, faultlessly stylish, and unfailingly kind. If you are not familiar with her blog, know that it is a constant source of aesthetic inspiration.
I've known Diana for a long time, and she has been an angelic friend to me over the years. Tess's middle name is "Diana" in her honor (and James's middle name is "Stephen" after her dear husband). I mentioned her and Steve in this post and wrote this one in honor of their older daughter.
When Steve and Diana adopted that sweet girl many years ago, our mutual friend D. Fletcher and I wrote the song that follows (longtime Novembrance readers will recognize it, I'm sure). Diana, this year I can't afford the lavish flowers and festivities that you deserve, but know that my heart is with you this day and always.
Hurray
Reader Comments (7)
Beautiful song.
Happy Birthday, Diana (And really, you have a beautiful name)!
What a beautiful tribute, Luisa! And what a gift such friends are. I'm scared to visit her blog though. She sounds too lovely. I'd likely get lost in reading...
What a dear friend! And thank you for introducing me to an unbelieveable web site (artsy and eclectic, just the way I like it!).
What a sweet tribute to a good friend. As I get older I am more and more convinced that a few really good friends are invaluable.
What the what? This is such an unexpected and undeserved birthday gift. I'm deeply touched, very grateful, and so COMPLETELY not worthy of all this gracious attention. As ever, your generosity and kindness overlook my countless flaws. (You haven't seen me for some time. The intervening years have systematically ravaged bits and pieces of body and mind. It's all good.)
The song is perfection. The images move me to tears. Such refreshment.
Please say hey all around. And Happy 20th (on Fat Tuesday, no less) to you and your Only One.
(My rare use of the serial comma is a little something just for you.)
I remember that song well--and how much I loved it the first time I heard it too. It was also fun to watch so many pictures that I recognize--and I'm realizing that wow, I really have been a Novembrance reader for quite some time! What a great thing to be able to say!
beautiful song, are you singing on it as well???
I truly enjoyed all your family pictures coming by....some I recognised , some were new
what a dear friend you are to write such a beautiful tribute to Diana! Happy birthday