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Surprise Party

Jaque Fine often asks to use my studio for throwing a party, so when sheasked to reserve my place for the end of May it was nothing special. Shewas handling invites, and didn't have to ask to make sure I'd be there (sinceI wouldn't miss one of her parties). Imagine my surprise when she arrivesand everyone who's arrived simultaneously pulls out a birthday card! "Iknow you don't celebrate your birthday on your own day," said Jaque, "but you keep saying you'll celebrate it later. Well I got tired of waiting,so you're celebrating your birthday today!"

I was touched, really touched. People came from as far away as Windsor,and my indoor fence was wallpapered with birthday cards. Julia McKennaapologized for such a humble card she gave me, but everyone agreed it wasthe best one. People brought not one, but four cakes. The best part wasthat so many people didn't know each other -- the only thing they all hadin common was knowing me -- but everyone liked everyone they met. I can'tthink of a better gift.

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