Happy Birthday Emory
I wanted to wish a happy birthday to my long time friend Emory Rowland. The reason I’m doing it here is that without Emory, Laugh at Liberals would not be. It was his effort, all those years ago, that launched our first Laugh At Liberals site and he has continued to play a key roll in it’s growth and development.
More important than that, though, is my long connection with Emory. I am 46 years old and I have known Emory since I was 15. I still hold a close place for him in my heart. We played in our first band together. It was just a high school band, but we were pretty good! I lived with Emory for a few weeks right after graduation then moved away from the small town where we met. We have only seen each other in person a few times since then, but we have always talked and remained close via phone and internet.
Emory has an amazing mind, a warped sense of humor and a huge heart. I am proud to call him my friend. Emory has always provided me with a reference point in my life. As you grow older it is good to have those people and places that focus your mind on who you are and where you’ve been. Knowing Emory and having him in my life, even it is only an email or a phone call now and then, gives me a sense of self. He’s part of my roots.
Happy Birthday Emory.
Love, Buck
Emory Says: January 30th, 2010 at 10:56 pm
Buck, the feeling is mutual. You’re an awesome friend. I’m thinking this is the best birthday present I’ve ever received… Seriously!