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Female Birthday Letters

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Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 00 Newborn-Welcome you into the world.one

“Welcome, «Salutation»! I would like to be the first to welcome you into the world, and wish you a

very happy birthday.”

Welcome, «Salutation»! I would like to be among the first to welcome you into the world, and wish

you a very happy birthday.

May your days be filled with the joys of love and life from this day forward. And may you touch the

lives of others as you have filled the lives of your parents.

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 01-Wish to A Very Special Girl.one

Happy Birthday to a very special little girl on her first birthday. Birthday Graphics.

[Fancy font throughout:] Happy Birthday

To a very special little girl

on her first birthday.

[Graphic of cake, presents, and balloons]

May all your dreams come true!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 02-May all your wishes come true.one

Text box with special font treatment (Italic, Outline, AND Shadow) of “May all of your birthday

wishes come true on this very special day, «Salutation»!” plus clip-art.

[At left in fancy font:] May all of your birthday wishes come true on this very special day,

«Salutation»!

[At right, graphic of stylized birthday present w/ caption “Happy 2nd Birthday!”]


Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 03-Young girls fairy tale.one

“Once upon a time, not so very long ago,” «Salutation» was born. Joyous celebration for a girl

who’s brought so much love to parents’ lives. Some WordArt text.

[Graphic of open book. On left-hand “page” of graphic, “Once Upon a Time . . .” in fancy font.

Rest of page reads:]

. . . not so very long ago, «Salutation» was born.

«Salutation» made her parents very happy with her smiles and her sweetness. She was

everything that they had ever wanted in a little girl.

With each year, she grew bigger and stronger. As the days flew by, she smiled and she laughed

and

[Right-hand page begins:]

she brought pleasure to everyone around her.

Then one day, a joyous celebration was held to honor this very special girl who has brought so

much love to her parents’ lives.

And this story was written to wish her a very special, very happy birthday!

[Page ends with “The End” in same fancy font.]

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 04-Hope It’s Full of Nice Surprises.one

Balloons & Streamers Graphic. It’s your Birthday, hope it’s full of nice surprises.

[Fancy font throughout:] It’s your Birthday!

Hope it’s full of nice surprises.

[Graphic of balloons and confetti]

Happy 4th Birthday.

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 05-Today You’re the Star.one

Star Graphic. It’s your birthday. And today you’re the star.

[Fancy font throughout:] It’s your birthday.

And today you’re the star.

[Graphic of grinning shooting-star]

Happy 5th Birthday!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 06-Today Is A Day To Celebrate.one

Teddy Bear Graphic. Today is a day to celebrate. It’s your birthday.

[Fancy font throughout:] Today is a day to celebrate.

It’s your birthday!

[Graphic of teddy bear w/ party hat, presents, and confetti streamers]

Have a Happy 6th Birthday.


Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 07-Queen for a day.one

“Queen for the Day!” WordArt.

[Fancy font:] Important Birthday Announcement!!!

This letter is to announce to everyone that «AddressName» is Queen for the Day! «Salutation» is entitled to be thoroughly spoiled, pampered,

and loved for the rest of this day. This includes being able to choose what to watch on TV, where to sit in the car, what to eat for dinner, and

when she gets to OPEN THE PRESENTS!!!

Anyone who disputes this claim will be sent to the Birthday Board of Directors, who will promptly stamp “No Dessert” on their meal card.

Have a great birthday, «Salutation»!! It’s your special day and may all of your birthday wishes come true!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 08-Balloons and birthday cake.one

Multi-color “May your birthday be filled with balloons and birthday cake! And lots of presents, too!” Grayed graphic of cake and balloons on

pedestal with “Happy Birthday, «Salutation»” written on it (in darker gray).

[Complete, accurate description given in heading above.]

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 09-I got a little note today.one

RR got little note from little birdy, and wrote pretty little verse.

[Graphic of quilt border enclosing:]

I got a little note from a little birdy today. It was short and sweet, just “«Salutation» is having a birthday!”

So I sat down and wrote you this:

Close your eyes, count to ten,

Make a wish and count again.

Then throw your hands up in the air

And spin around without a care!

Have a very, very happy birthday, and may every one of your birthday wishes really come true!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 10-A picture riddle for your birthday.one

Picture [clip-art] riddle: “What do you get when put a [calendar] with a [cake w/candles] and you add some [balloons] and lots of [presents] and

maybe a few [party hats]?” Answer in upside-down WordArt: “You get a wish for a very happy birthday!”

Here’s a picture riddle for your birthday:

What do you get when you put a [graphic of a calendar] with a [graphic of a cake w/ candles] and you add some [graphic of balloons] and lots of

[graphic of presents] and maybe a few [graphic of party hats]?

[Upside-down WordArt:] You get a wish for a very happy birthday!

Enjoy your day! I hope it’s a great one!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 11-Greatest Birthday Ever.one

I hope your birthday is as fun as a big parade, as yummy as cotton candy. Special effect letters.


[Arched WordArt:] Happy, Happy Birthday!!

I hope your birthday is [WordArt:] as Yummy as Cotton Candy!

[WordArt:] As Fun as a Big Parade [WordArt:] and as Special as You Are!

Have the best birthday ever!! [WordArt:] Enjoy!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 12-On your Birthday.one

“On your birthday.” Graphic of a cake and candles.

[Fancy font:] ON YOUR BIRTHDAY

Happy moments, warm and bright,

Hoped for plans that work out right [Graphic of stylized cake

Favorite dreams that all come true and candles at right]

Are being wished today for you.

[Fancy font:] Have a great birthday!!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 13-Couldn’t miss the chance.one

“A special birthday wish for you!”

[Fancy font:] A SPECIAL BIRTHDAY WISH FOR YOU!

Just couldn’t miss the chance to say,

“Hope you have a happy day.”

[Fancy font:] HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 14-May the ocean rise to meet you.one

For a summery birthday by a swimmable ocean: “May the ocean rise to meet you. And carry you on your way. May the sun shine down upon

you. And brighten your happy day!” etc., in italic AND outline. Clip-art frieze of kid’s beach items across bottom.

[Fancy font throughout:] May the ocean rise to meet you

And carry you on your way.

May the sun shine down upon you

And brighten your happy day!

I wish you

a very happy birthday today

and many more to come!

[Graphic at bottom of beach ball, shovel-&-pail, and sandcastle, repeated]


Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 15-Just a little phrase.one

Just a little verse for your birthday today. Balloons and party streamers graphic.

[Fancy font throughout:]

Just a little verse [Graphic of balloons and party streamers at right]

For your birthday today.

May happiness guide you

As you go on your way.

May your days be bright

And your life be full.

May your birthday be great

And not at all dull.

Have a really great birthday!!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 16-Secret of multiplication.one

Birthday letter with enclosure of a dollar bill.

The day you were born is a very special day. I hope your birthday wishes come true. My wish for you is a super fun day filled with memories

and happy surprises.

The enclosed $1 bill is one surprise I have for you. If you could make this money multiply into $1,000 or more, would you? It is important to

save and invest money as early as possible. This is the secret of multiplication.

Good luck with your $1. You can spend it now or invest it in your future. Have a great birthday!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 17-In the coming years.one

“In the coming years, I hope for you. All happiness and dreams come true. May your days be long, but sorrows swift. May all your life be a

pleasant gift.” Graphic border of birthday party. NO letterhead; substitute in text.

[Graphic border of balloons, musical notes, cork-popping bottle, glasses, confetti, etc.]

A Birthday Wish

In the coming years, I hope for you

All happiness and dreams come true.

May your days be long, but sorrows swift

May all your life be a pleasant gift.

Happy Birthday!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 18-Hope is the thing with feathers.one

Poem by Emily Dickinson: “Hope is the thing with feathers. That perches in the soul. And sings the tune without the words. And never stops at

all, . . .” From RR: “As you embark upon your voyage into adulthood, never lose sight of your goals.”

Hope is the thing with feathers

That perches in the soul,

And sings the tune without the words,


And never stops at all,

And sweetest in the gale is heard;

And sore must be the storm

That could abash the little bird

That kept so many warm.

I’ve heard it in the chillest land

And on the strangest sea;

Yet, never, in extremity,

It asked a crumb of me.

—Emily Dickinson (1830–86)

As you embark upon your voyage into adulthood, never lose sight of your goals. Keep them firmly in mind, and always strive to reach them.

I wish you a very Happy 18th Birthday! And many more to come!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 19-3 wishes.one

“This morning I rubbed my computer and it granted me three wishes.”

This morning I rubbed my computer and it granted me 3 wishes—and the first wish I made for you was to have a [fancy font] Really Happy

Birthday.

Then I asked it to give me a gazillion dollars plus a chain of islands in the Caribbean. I’m still waiting for my second and third wishes . . .

In the meantime, «Salutation», I hope your birthday is a special day for you.

[Fancy font:] Happy Birthday!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 20-Life is only a canvas-Pic1.one

Life is only a canvas. It’s up to you to paint it well. Graphic–artist & canvas.

[Graphic of artist & canvas at left]

Life is only a canvas.

It’s up to you to paint it well.

—Anonymous

In the coming year, I hope that you find all the colors you need to paint your life’s canvas.

Happy Birthday!


Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 21-Dreams.one

May all your dreams come true

[Fancy fonts throughout:] There are powers inside of you, which, if you could

discover and use, would make of you everything you ever

dreamed or imagined you could become.

—Orison Swett Marden

[WordArt:] Happy 21st Birthday


Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 22-There was a magical thing.one

There was a magical thing that happened years ago. Star graphics and text art

[Graphic of wreath of stars behind entire text]

There was a magical thing that happened on «Birthday», years ago: The stars aligned, and the heavens agreed, and you were brought forth to

grace this world with your kindness of spirit and your generosity of heart. I wish you a very happy birthday, and many more to come!

[Large WordArt:] Happy Birthday!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 23-Flowers bloom in winter.one

Anonymous verse: “May the flowers bloom in winter,/May the sun shine all year round,/May your days be bright and happy/From the joy that

you have found.”

May the flowers bloom in winter,

May the sun shine all year round,

May your days be bright and happy

From the joy that you have found.

—Anonymous

I hope that your birthday is really special, and I wish you many more to come!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 24-Fresh picked wish.one

Just for you, a fresh picked birthday wish.

Just for you, «Salutation», a fresh-picked birthday wish:

[Fancy font w/ flowers:] HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Whatever you have planned, have a wonderful time. I hope this special day is full of the happiness you deserve.

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 25-Life is a series of near misses.one

Quote from Howard Schultz, owner of Starbucks® Coffee: “I believe life is a series of near misses. A lot of what we ascribe to luck is not luck at

all.” From RR: “May your life go according to all your plans.”

I believe life is a series of near misses.


A lot of what we ascribe to luck is not luck at all.

It’s seizing the day and accepting responsibility for your future.

It’s seeing what other people don’t see

and pursuing that vision.

—Howard Schultz, owner of Starbucks® Coffee

I wish you a very happy 25th birthday! May your life go according to all your plans.

Happy Birthday!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 26-Silly little ditty.one

Here’s a silly little ditty that I think is sort of pretty . . .

Here’s a silly little ditty

That I think is sort of pretty!

This morning as the sun arose

A little bird stretched out his toes.

He winged his message far and wide:

“Happy Birthday!” he loudly cried.

I heard him shout as I awoke.

I saw him there, and to me he spoke—

Very quietly, to sleepy old me:

“It’s «Salutation»’s birthday, you see!”

So I leaped out of bed and picked up the phone

And I dialed your number, but no one was home.

That’s why I’ve sent you this piece of mail

With a wish that I hope is not too stale:

“Happy Birthday, «Salutation»!”

Have a great day! I hope that you have a fabulous birthday!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 27-The way you spend your day.one

The way you spend your birthday is strictly up to you, but I hope that it’s a happy one no matter what you do.

[WordArt at right] HAVE A HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

The way you spend your birthday is strictly up to you,

But I hope that it’s a happy one

No matter what you do.

Make it the greatest ever!!


Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 28-Computer prints list of good qualities.one

Humor & praise: “I asked my computer to print out a list of all your good qualities. If it ever stops printing, I’ll send you the list! . . . I appreciate

knowing people like you.” With WordArt “Happy Birthday” (paperclips).

For your birthday, I asked my computer to print out a list of all your good qualities.

If it ever stops printing, I’ll send you the list! In the meantime, I’ll just say how much I appreciate knowing people like you.

[WordArt:] HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

I hope «Birthday» is a very special day for you!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 29-Strange urge to write.one

“I’ve had this strange urge to write you a letter lately.” Humorous.

I’ve had this strange urge to write you a letter lately. (HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!) I have no pertinent information to share with you at this

time. (HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!) To be quite honest with you, «Salutation», I have no idea why I am sending you this letter. (HAPPY BIRTHDAY Dear «Salutation»!) I would like to say that it is a pleasure knowing someone like you, and if I can ever be of service please don’t

hesitate to call. (HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!)

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 30-The future belongs to those who believe.one

Quote from Eleanor Roosevelt: “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” From RR: “May the future be yours, and

yours alone, to share with others and to keep for yourself. May your dreams come true in the coming years!”

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.

—Eleanor Roosevelt (1884–1962)

Here’s a wish for your 30th birthday:

May the future be yours, and yours alone, to share with others and to keep for yourself. May your dreams come true in the coming years!

Happy Birthday!


Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 31-Recommended birthday investments.one

Graphics of noisemakers, confetti, fireworks, and birthday cake. Recommended investments for your birthday.

The following are recommended investments for your birthday.

[Graphic of noisemakers and confetti at left]

I encourage buying and holding some noisemakers, to

annoy your co-workers and neighbors. You may

wish to diversify with silly party hats, so as to also

annoy your guests.

Purchase several thousand pieces of confetti and a few

dozen balloons. You should definitely diversify as to

shape and color of both investment types.

[Graphic of balloons and confetti at right]

[Graphic of fireworks at left]

If legal in your jurisdiction, fireworks add “bang”!

The downside is increased risk of interaction with

government watchdogs, such as the fire department.

By federal law, all birthday portfolios include birthdaycake. Decorate with candles—depending on your

tolerance for risk, use up to your age in years!

[Graphic of birthday cake at right]

Invest some time in a great birthday!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 32-So many things to do each day.one

“There is so much going on in the world of great concern, that often we do not stop and think about what is really important to us.”

There are so many things to do each day. There is so much going on in the world of great concern, that often we do not stop and think about

what is really important to us.

However, there’s one day of the year I will always set aside time . . .

To wish you a Happy Birthday!

Hope you have a great day, «Salutation»!!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 33-Have your cake and eat it too.one

“. . . have your cake and eat it too!” Graphic of a cake, WordArt “Have a Happy Birthday!”

«Salutation», it’s your big day!!!

So it’s OK, go ahead . . .

[Graphic of a birthday cake]

. . . have your cake and eat it too!

[WordArt:] Have a Happy Birthday!


Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 34-I wanted to make this cake.one

Humorous. Couldn’t make glorious cake because of kitchen accident. “P.S. All right, if you must know:” “P.P.S. JUST KIDDING!”

For your birthday, I wanted to personally bake you a delicious birthday cake in your favorite flavor. My grandmother gave my mother a terrific

recipe that she passed on to me. This cake is the ultimate—moist, full-flavored, great frosting. It’s always been my favorite, too.

Well, as I was saying, I wanted to make this scrumptious cake for your birthday. Unfortunately, I had a bit of an accident in the kitchen . . . just

one of those run-of-the mill, everyday, garden-variety kitchen accidents.

So as an alternative, I’ll simply wish you a very happy birthday! I hope you have a good celebration.

P.S. All right, if you must know: While I was licking the beaters on my mixer, my thumb accidentally hit the ON button and . . . well, anyway, I’m

okay now!

P.P.S. JUST KIDDING! But not about this: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, «SALUTATION»!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 35-Bill of rights.one

Birthday Bill of Rights.

[1789-style font:]

Your Birthday

BILL OF RIGHTS

1. You have the right to be the life of the party.

2. You have the right to party alone or with someone special.

3. You have the right to speak out about birthdays.

4. You have the right to take the Fifth Amendment when someone asks your age.

5. You have the right to return birthday gifts without informing the sender.

6. You have the right to pursue happiness and have your happiest birthday ever!

[Same special font:] Happy Birthday!


Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 36-We tried but we failed.one

RR couldn’t get a singer, so will just put the Happy Birthday song down on paper. WordArt musical notes; the one on 2nd line looks short-

stemmed on screen but prints fine.

I tried, but I failed.

Kenny Rogers had a previous engagement.

Celine Dion was busy too!

So I decided to tape myself singing it. But when I played it back, I didn’t exactly sound like Celine Dion or Kenny Rogers.

That’s when I decided to just put it on paper:

Happy Birthday to you,

Happy Birthday to yoo-oo-ou!

Happy Birthday, dear «Salutation»!!

Happy Birthday to you!!! .

All kidding aside: I do hope that «Birthday» is a very special day for you!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 37-Computers ideal present.one

“For your birthday, I asked my computer . . . ideal present for you. . . . Its first idea was chocolate; but I figured you were sweet enough. . . . the

best . . . would be the wonderful time you will spend with your friends and loved ones.”

For your birthday, I asked my computer what would be the ideal present for you.

It came up with a few ideas.

Its first idea was chocolate; but I figured you were sweet enough.

Its second idea was to send you a case of champagne; but I think you have a bubbly personality already.

The computer’s third idea was a shopping spree at Neiman Marcus; but you already have plenty of style.

Actually, «Salutation», I guess the best present you could receive would be the wonderful time you will spend with your friends and loved ones. I

hope it’s a very special day for you!

[WordArt:] Happy Birthday!


Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 38-Rum cake recipe.one

Birthday rum cake recipe. Humorous.

Let me begin by wishing you a very Happy Birthday.

Please find on the enclosure a very special birthday cake recipe that has been handed down in my family for generations. According to the

family legends, my great-great-great-great grandmother, Brunhilda, who was never very stable, created it.

I hope you enjoy it! [Page break]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RUM CAKE

1 cup sugar 2 liters of rum

1 cup dried fruit 2 cups brown sugar

1 tsp. baking soda 1 cup of butter

2 large eggs 1 tsp. baking powder

lemon juice 2 cups walnuts

Before starting, sample rum to check the quality. Good, isn’t it?

Now proceed.

Select large mixing bowl, measuring cup, etc. Check rum again. It must be just right. To be sure rum is of proper quality, pour one level cup of

rum into a glass and drink it as fast as you can.

Repeat.

With an electric mixer, beat one cup of butter in a large and fluffy bowl. Add one seaspoon of thugar and beat again. Meanwhile, make sure

rum is still all right. Try another cup. Open second liter if necessary.

Add eggs, 2 cups fried druit and heat until high. If druit gets stuck in the beaters, pry loose with a drewscriber.

Sample rum again, checking for tonscisticity. Next, sift 3 cups of pepper or salt, (really doesn’t matter). Sample rum again. Sift ½ pint of lemon

juice. Fold in chopped butter and strained nuts. Add 1 babblespoon of brown thugar or whatever color you can find.

Wix mell.

Grease oven. Turn cake pan 350 degrees. Pour mess into boven and ake.

Check rum again and go to bed.

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 39-29 again.one

“Everybody was surprised (to say the least) when I told them how old you’ll be on your next birthday. . . . It was unanimous: 29 looks really

good, for the 10th year or so in a row.” Very fancy typography, but NO WordArt.

Everybody was surprised (to say the least) when I told them how old you’ll be on your next birthday. I mean, I got reactions like . . .

Oh, wow!

Hah!—I KNEW it.

YOU’RE KIDDING ME!!!

Yeah? . . . Do you believe it?

What can you say? It was unanimous:

29 looks really good, for the 10th year or so in a row.


HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 40-Another milestone. one

Birthday #40 is often referred to as “hitting another milestone.”

Birthday #40 is often referred to as “hitting another milestone.” Knowing today was a milestone for you, but wanting to be more certain what

“milestone” meant, I decided to look it up in my Merriam-Webster Dictionary and here’s what I found:

Main Entry: mile·stone

Pronunciation:

Function: noun

Date: circa 1746

1 : a stone serving as a milepost

2 : a significant point in development

I really like that second definition. What a wonderful place to be—at a “significant point in development.” I truly hope this birthday develops into

a significant celebration! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 41-My birthday wish.one

“Just a note to wish you a Happy Birthday![<--centered, large] My birthday wish for you is good health, love of your family, more wealth, and

time to enjoy them all.”

Just a note to wish you a

Happy Birthday!

My birthday wish for you is good health, love of your family, more wealth, and time to enjoy them all.

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 42-Inspiring words.one

Inspiring words. Poem by Charlotte Bronte.

Oftentimes our actions are inspired by those around us. Our mothers often teach us to pay attention to the classics and heed their words when

applicable, or otherwise just enjoy them. So here are some inspiring words from a classic writer to wish you a very happy birthday!

Yet Hope again elastic springs,

Unconquered, though she fell,

Still buoyant are her golden wings,

Still strong to bear us well.

—Charlotte Bronte

I hope you have a wonderful birthday!


Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 43-Life has a way of surprising us.one

“May your birthday and the year ahead be filled with those special surprises...”

Sometimes life has a way of surprising us with a new opportunity, an especially rewarding day, or the realization of a dream.

May your birthday and the year ahead be filled with those special surprises that show you again and again just how good life can be.

Have a Happy Birthday, «Salutation»!!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 44-What is one wish worth.one

If a picture is worth a thousand words, what is one wish worth?

If a picture is worth a thousand words, what on earth is one wish worth? More than a penny for one’s thoughts (at least I should hope). So what

is one wish worth? I think that there is no price tag high enough, no amount of money large enough, when you send a wish across the air from

one person to another.

So here is my wish to you.

Enjoy your birthday! May it be the best one to date!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 45-If life is like a box of chocolates.one

If life is like a box of chocolates then birthdays must be the cream filling!

If life is like a box of chocolates then birthdays must be the cream filling—the extra special taste of sweetness that makes the 5-pound box worth

tasting every bite!

Enjoy your day, and all the cream filling that comes with it!

Have a Happy Birthday!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 46-I just wanted to jot a little note.one

I just wanted to jot you off a little note to wish you a very happy birthday!

I just wanted to jot you off a little note to wish you a very happy birthday! I hope it is truly a phenomenal occasion!

Have a great day, and enjoy yourself!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 47-Looking For Something to Wish For.one

For your birthday, if you’re looking for something to wish for, I have a suggestion: TLC.

For your birthday, if you’re looking for something to wish for, I have a suggestion:

T L C

But whatever you decide to wish—and do—for your birthday, I hope it’s a special day for you.

Happy Birthday!

P.S. In case you’re wondering what you wished for, it’s what I occasionally wish for: Ten Less Candles.


Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 48-Sending You A Gift Certificate.one

For your birthday I am sending you a special gift certificate.

For your birthday I am sending you a special gift certificate.

[Graphic of box displaying fancy-font text:] Gift Certificate

Issued to:

«Salutation»

Good for

The Best Birthday Ever

Whatever you decide to do for your birthday, I hope it’s a special day for you.

Happy Birthday!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 49-Birthday Medal.one

Something wonderful has been done. Someone has done something extraordinary. Something tells me this medal was for somebody but what

the heck, it’s your birthday!

[Graphic of medal labeled “HB” at left]

Something magnificent has been done.

Someone has done something extraordinary.

Somewhere somebody has done something wonderful.

Somewhere, somehow, somebody did something great.

Somehow, something tells me that this medal

was for that somebody somewhere!

But what the heck—it’s YOUR birthday!

So here’s your Happy Birthday medal,

«Salutation»!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 50-Woe to the man.one

Quote from Joseph Conrad’s Victory: “. . . woe to the man whose heart has not learned while young to hope, to love—and to put its trust in life!”

From RR: “filled with love and hope, surrounded by family and friends!”

“Ah, Davidson, woe to the man whose heart has not learned while young

to hope, to love—and to put its trust in life!”

—From Victory by Joseph Conrad (1857–1924)

May your 50th Birthday be filled with love and hope, surrounded by family and friends! Have a great day!


Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 51-Glad our paths crossed.one

I am glad that our paths happened to cross over.

When you were a young girl and you dreamed of what your life would be like, did you ever imagine the people you would meet, or the lives that

you would touch?

And when you were a teenager, did you ever imagine you would make it this far?

Funny how life tends to change you as much as you change during your life. The friends you have made, the friends you have yet to find, the

people you have left behind, and the ones still on the path to where you are going.

I, for one, am glad that our paths happened to cross. I hope that you have a wonderful birthday. And in the years that follow, may more of your

dreams come true and may life go just according to plan!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 52-Hope.one

Quote from Vaclav Havel. Here is hoping you have a great birthday and a prosperous year!

Hope is a state of mind, not of the world.

Hope, in this deep and powerful sense,

is not the same as joy that things are going well,

or willingness to invest in enterprises that are obviously heading for success

but rather an ability to work for something because it is good.

—Vaclav Havel (1936–)

Here’s hoping you have a great birthday, and a prosperous year!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 53-Better or worse.one

Quote from Calvin Coolidge. Business will be either better or worse.

Business will be either better or worse.

—Calvin Coolidge (1872–1933)

Now there’s a quotation you could spend your entire birthday thinking about! But my advice is, don’t.

I hope you have a wonderful birthday!

Birthday LettersBirthday-Female-Age 54-Person of the year award.one

The number 1 person of the year award. Graphic of a certificate.

[Graphic of scroll with seal and ribbon, reading in fancy font:]

TheNumber-1

Person of the YearAward

goes to youfor being

the best ever!!!

[Outside scroll:] HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I HOPE IT IS A GREAT ONE!


Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 55-Have a moment to admire life.one

On your birthday, may you have a moment to admire the life that is around you.

On your birthday, may you have a moment to admire the life that is around you.

The woods are lovely, dark, and deep,But I have promises to keep,

And miles to go before I sleep,And miles to go before I sleep.

—Robert Frost, “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening”

[Graphic at right of tall pines]

Here’s to many more years and many more miles to enjoy them.

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 56-Words of wisdom from poet.one

Words of wisdom from Joseph Addison

Joseph Addison (1672–1719) wrote of the heavens:

In Reason’s ear they all rejoice,

And utter forth a glorious voice,

For ever singing, as they shine,

“The Hand that made us is Divine.”

As planet Earth comes around again to your birthday, I hope it is truly wondrous!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 57-Take time to look around.one

“Take the time to look around and enjoy the miracles that life has wrought.” “Breathe in the life, the underlying growth, that pulses all around

you.” Floral border, so NO letterhead; substitute in text.

[Inside border graphic of vine and flowers]

Take the time to look around and enjoy the miracles that life has wrought. Disregard the pressures of the daily world, and relax! Take the day to

reflect on the wonders before you, above you, at your feet.

Smell the air. Breathe in the life, the underlying growth that pulses all around you.

And most importantly, have a really great day! I hope that your birthday is as miraculous as the life throughout our Earth!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 58-Birthday full of the joys life provides.one

Quote from William Blake. I hope that your birthday is full of the joys that life provides.

He who bends to himself a Joy

Does the wingèd life destroy;

But he who kisses the Joy as it flies

Lives in Eternity’s sunrise.

—William Blake (1757–1827)

I hope that your birthday is full of the joys that life provides. I wish you happiness and long life this birthday.


May all your wishes come true.

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 59-Mormon Tabernacle Choir sings.one

Tabernacle Choir letter

I’d like to hire the Mormon Tabernacle Choir to sing—

Happy Birthday to you!


Happy Birthday, dear «Salutation»,


But since I couldn’t get the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, I’ll just have to say myself how much I appreciate knowing you, and that I hope your

birthday is a very special day for you.

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 60-Dreams are renewable.one

Quote from Rev. Dr. Dale Turner. “Dreams are renewable. No matter what our age or condition, there are still untapped possibilities within us

and new beauty waiting to be born.”

Dreams are renewable.

No matter what our age or condition,

there are still untapped possibilities within us

and new beauty waiting to be born.

—Rev. Dr. Dale Turner

May your 60th birthday be filled with untapped possibilities for the future that is to come. Happy Birthday!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 61-Celebrate.one

Getting older is the best time to celebrate. Contains graphic.

[Fancy font throughout:] Getting older is the best time to celebrate!

[Graphic of party celebrants with noisemaker, confetti, present, cake]

So go out and party

And have the best birthday ever!!!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 62-Each season of life.one

Headline is letter’s only decoration. “May each season of your life bring you reason for happiness.”

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, «SALUTATION»!!!

It’s a pleasure for me to take a moment to wish you a Happy Birthday.

I am sending this special birthday greeting, «Salutation», to wish you all the best, for the best.

May each season of your life bring you reason for happiness.


Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 63-It takes a special flower.one

Anonymous quote: “It takes a special flower to distinguish itself amidst a field of flowers. And it takes a special person to be distinguished

amidst the crowds.” Photo of a single flower in foreground, cropped oval.

It takes a special flower to distinguish itself amidst a field of flowers. And it takes a special person to be distinguished amidst the crowds. [Large

graphic of flower at right]

—Anonymous

I am glad to have had the privilege of meeting you, and getting to know you.

I hope that your birthday this year is delightful and unique among all the rest, just as you are.

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 64-Birthday full of laughter and love.one

Quote from Alun Lewis. Birthday full of laughter and love.

He chooses best who does not choose

Time and all its lies;

Who makes the end and the beginning One

Within himself, grows wise.

—Alun Lewis (1915-1944)

I hope your birthday is full of laughter and love and wisdom.

May it be a great one!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 65-Flowers are a gift.one

Temperate-zone seasons’ “gifts,” “Year-round, you are a gift to all of us who have known you . . .” Abstract floral border (2 cropped pieces, so

sides not distorted), NO letterhead; substitute in text.

[All inside abstract floral border:] Flowers are a gift from Spring for the world to enjoy.

Summer gives us plenty of heat, to make sure that we’ll appreciate Autumn’s gift: Changing leaves that fall to Earth as the weather cools.

Winter brings snow—beautiful itself, and making Spring’s flowers more beautiful by contrast.

Year-round, you are a gift to all of those who know you, and to those you will one day meet.

May your birthday be the celebration you deserve. Enjoy your day!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 66-If time is of the essence.one

If time is of the essence then life must be the force that drives it.

If time is of the essence,

then life must be the force that drives it.

—Anonymous

May this birthday’s driving force be filled with the joys of yesterday and the days yet to come.

Happy birthday! And I hope you have a wonderful day.


Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 67-I probably won’t be the first.one

“I probably won’t be the first to wish you a Happy Birthday . . .” Graphic behind text of lilac-colored roses in two corners, pink background

throughout.

[On graphic as stated above:] I probably won’t be the first

to wish you a Happy Birthday

on your special day,

and I’m sure that I won’t be the last.

But regardless,

allow me to be among the many

who will hope for you

to have a great day!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 68-Wish for a very happy birthday.one

I just wanted to send you a wish for a very happy birthday.

I just wanted to send you a wish for a very Happy Birthday! I hope your day is very special, and that you are surrounded by the ones you love.

And I hope your birthday wishes come true.

Thanks for being such a superb person!

Have a great birthday!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 69-I wanted to be among the many.one

Happy Birthday Balloon Graphic. I wanted to be among the many to wish you a very Happy Birthday!

I wanted to be among the many to wish you a very Happy Birthday!

So: [Graphic at right of balloons and streamers]

[Fancy font:] Have a very Happy Birthday!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 70-A picture is worth a thousand words.one

All italics (easily changed to regular roman): “If a picture is worth a thousand words, what is a wish worth?” “. . . as magical as a winter rose.”

Colored silhouette graphic of rose.

If a picture is worth a thousand words, what is a wish worth?

My wish for you this year is to find the flowers that bloom in winter, a perfect summer’s morning, the freshest breath of crisp spring air, and the

beauty of an autumn day.

Simple wishes, I know—but my biggest wish for you is that your birthday be as wonderful as the changing seasons, and as magical as a winter

rose. Have a wonderful birthday!

[Graphic of silhouette red rose with black foliage at right]


Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 71-Reflect on experiences.one

“At this time in our lives, we spend a lot of time reflecting back. . . . I want to let you know that knowing you has given me a new experience to

look back upon fondly.”

At this time in our lives, we spend a lot of time reflecting back on all those experiences that have made us who we are and the people who have

helped us along the way.

As your birthday approaches, I want to let you know that knowing you has given me a new experience to look back upon fondly.

Have a very Happy Birthday, «Salutation»!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 72-Quality.one

Quote from Vince Lombardi. I hope you have a wonderful birthday!

The quality of a person’s life

is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence,

regardless of their chosen field or endeavor.

—Vince Lombardi (1913–70), coach, Green Bay Packers

My wish for you is a truly high-quality birthday! And knowing you, I’m pretty sure my wish will come true.

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 73-Personality.one

Quote from Carl Gustav Jung regarding personality. Happy Birthday to a woman with a great personality.

Personality is

the supreme realization

of the innate individuality

of a particular living being.

Personality is

an act of the greatest courage in the face of life,

the absolute affirmation of all that constitutes the individual,

and the most successful adaptation

to the universal conditions of existence

coupled with

the greatest possible freedom of personal decision.

—Carl Gustav Jung (1875–1961)

Happy Birthday to you, «Salutation», a woman with a great personality!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 74-The world is divided.one

Happy Birthday to one who belongs to the first class, but who definitely deserves more credit!

The world is divided

into people who do things and people who get the credit.

Try, if you can, to belong to the first class.

There’s far less competition.


—From a letter to his son by Dwight Morrow (1873–1933)

Happy Birthday to one who belongs to the first class, but who definitely deserves more credit!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 75-Stop and smell the roses.one

Quote from Frank L. Stanton. Don’t forget to stop and smell the roses.

This world that we’re a livin’ in

Is mighty hard to beat;

You get a thorn with ev’ry rose,

But ain’t the roses sweet!

—Frank L. Stanton (1857–1927)

Happy Birthday, «Salutation»!

[Small graphic of rose] On this special day, [Another small graphic of rose]

don’t forget to stop and smell the roses.

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 76-Big Band Playing.one

Listen carefully and you can hear the Big Band playing softly - just around the corner...

Listen carefully & you can hear the Big Band playing softly . . . just around the corner . . .

Jeepers, creepers! Where’d you get those peepers?

Jeepers, creepers, where’d you get those eyes?

[Graphic of two extravagantly eyelashed eyes]

Gosh all get up, how’d they get so lit up?

Gosh all get up, where’d you get . . . all those birthday candles!?!

[Graphic of long row of birthday candles]

Happy Birthday! Jeepers, I hope it’s a great one!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 77-Wonderfully Positve Birthday.one

Birthday Cake graphic. Accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative, latch on to the birthday cake, don’t mess with my ice cream!

You’ve got to ac – cen – tu – ate the positive! [Graphic at right of a birthday cake w/ candles]

E – lim – I – nate the negative!

Latch on to the birthday cake, and

Don’t you mess with my ice cream!!

[Fancy font:] Have a wonderfully positive Birthday!!!


Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 78-Kick your heels up.one

It’s your birthday - so kick your heels up! Graphic of a dancing couple.

If Fred Astaire were here, he’d lead you onto the dance floor,

take you in his arms

& burst into song . . .

Let’s Face the Music & Dance . . .

[Graphic at right of couple dancing to music of phonograph with horn]

It’s your birthday–so kick up your heels!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 79-Me and my shadow.one

Me - and my shadow... wish you a happy birthday! Graphics of musical notes--with shadows!

[Graphic of blue and yellow musical notes]

Me . . . and my shadow . . .

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 80-Look at you now.one

Words taken from a song... You must have been a beautiful baby... You must have been a beautiful child... cause look at you now. Wow!! Have

a great birthday!

[Graphic of musical staff]

Ohhhh, you must have been a beautiful baby . . .

You must have been a beautiful child . . . .

[Graphic of musical staff]

. . . ’Cause, «Salutation», look at you now!!!

WOW!!!!! Have a great Birthday!!!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 81-Special Time to Reflect.one

Birthdays are a special time to reflect on the past, enjoy the love and good wishes of friends today, and look forward to the bright promises of

tomorrow.

Birthdays are a special time to reflect on the past, enjoy the love and good wishes of friends today, and look forward to the bright promises of

tomorrow.

I hope you spend your day in your favorite way with people you love and cherish.



Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 82-Seize the Moment.one

“It’s your birthday! Seize the moment, touch the sky, live on the edge, and walk on the wild side.” Separate WordArt objects to allow good

spacing between lines.

[WordArt throughout:] It’s Your Birthday!

Seize the Moment,

Touch the Sky,

Live on the Edge,

And Walk on the Wild Side.

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 83-If You Party Too Hearty.one

If you party too hearty on your birthday just remember, too much of a good thing... can be wonderful.

I heard it’s your birthday. For this special day I just have a few words of advice:

If you party too hearty on your birthday

just remember,

Too much of a good thing. . .

can be wonderful!

However you decide to spend your day, I hope it’s the best birthday ever.

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 84-Simple Things Make It Worthwhile.one

It is the simple things of life that make living worthwhile, the sweet fundamental things such as love and duty, work and rest, and spending

special days like this with loved ones.

It is the simple things of life that make living worthwhile, the sweet fundamental things such as love and duty, work and rest, and spending

special days like this with loved ones.

Whatever you have planned to celebrate this birthday, I hope you have a day to remember.


Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 85-A Bit of Sun A bit of Cheer.one

A bit of sun, a bit of cheer, a guardian angel always near, someone to love, something to do, these things I warmly wish for you.

A bit of sun, a bit of cheer,

A guardian angel always near,

Someone to love, something to do,

These things I warmly wish for you.

Happy Birthday!


Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 86-I Hope Everything Goes Your Way.one

It’s your birthday, and I hope everything goes your way...

It’s your birthday, «Salutation», and I hope everything goes your way.

I hope everything is well with your world,

a place for everything and everything in its place.

I hope you can enjoy all you do and you are complimented on the way you look,

And you can laugh and talk and share to your heart’s content.

I hope you have all you wish for yourself and those dear to you,

I hope you have a perfect end to the perfect day.

I hope that every day is just as wonderful in its own way.

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 87-Red Roses for the birthday girl.one

Graphic of flowers in a basket. Poem “Red Roses for the Birthday Girl...”

Red roses for the Birthday Girl, [Graphic of garden basket with bow and many flowers]

With ribbons tied in bows.

Sweet violets in a nosegay dear

Fragrantly tickles the nose.

Lilies-of-the-valley

Sway upon their stalks,

Daisies in the meadow

Climb among the rocks.

Flowers gathered from the heart

With a message of birthday cheer

Bring bouquets of good wishes

For you, throughout the year!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 88-Just Remember.one

If things get better with age, then you are approaching magnificent.

As you turn a year older just remember one important thing: If things get better with age, then you are approaching MAGNIFICENT.

Hope your birthday this year is a special one spent with cherished and loved ones.


Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 89-Birthday Toast.one

Health to you, wealth to you, all the best that life can give to you...

[Fancy font throughout, right-justified against graphic of champagne bucket and two glasses:]

Health to you,

Wealth to you,

All the best that life can give to you!

May fortune still be kind to you,

And happiness be true to you,

And life be long and good to you,

Is the birthday toast from me to you!

Hope this one is the best yet!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 90-I’d Like to Share A Poem.one

“I want to share with you a poem that has been shared by many people for many years:”

In honor of your birthday, I want to share with you a poem that has been shared by many people for many years:

Wouldn’t this old world be better if the folks we meet would say,

“I know something good about you!” And then treat us just that way?

Wouldn’t it be fine and dandy if each handclasp warm and true

Carried with it this assurance, “I know something good about you!”

Wouldn’t life be lots more happy, if the good that’s in us all

Were the only thing about us that folks bothered to recall?

Wouldn’t life be lots more happy, if we praised the good we see?

For there’s such a lot of goodness in the worst of you and me.

Wouldn’t it be nice to practice that fine way of thinking, too?

You know something good about me! I know something good about you!

—Louis C. Shimon

However you decide to spend your birthday, I hope it’s the best one ever.

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 91-Someone Who’s Just Too Special.one

Happy Birthday (Special font). You’re someone who’s just too special to forget.


[Fancy font throughout:] «Salutation»,

you’re someone who’s

just too special to forget.


Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 92-If I Could Share One Thing.one

For your birthday. If I could share one thing with you, you know what it would be?

[Throughout, Arial font is larger For Your Birthday

than shown here] If I could share one thing with you,

You know what it would be?

I’d share a hug and hope that you

Would share one back with me!

If I could share my hugs with you,

You know what you could do?

Share it with the world—and then

They could share it too!

Have a happy birthday! I hope it’s filled with hugs you share with friends and family.

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 93-What A Hug Can Do.one

I hope your birthday is full of lots of hugs.

[Fancy font throughout:] It’s wondrous what a hug can do.

A hug can cheer you when you’re blue.

A hug can say “I love you so”

or “Gee! I hate to see you go.”

A hug is “Welcome back again!”

and “Great to see you! Where’ve you been?”

A hug can soothe a small child’s pain

and bring a rainbow after rain.

The hug! There’s just no doubt about it—

we scarcely could survive without it.

A hug delights and warms and charms;

it must be why we all have arms!

Hugs are great for fathers and mothers,

sweet for sisters, swell for brothers,

and chances are some favorite aunts

love them more than potted plants.

Kittens crave them. Puppies love them.

Heads of state are not above them.

A hug can break the language barrier

and make the dullest day seem merrier.

No need to fret about your store of ’em;

the more you give, the more there are of ’em.

So stretch those arms without delay

and give someone a hug today!

—Author Unknown

«Salutation», please accept this letter as my way of sharing a hug with you on your birthday! You deserve the best day ever.


Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 94-My Birthday Wish To You.one

My Birthday Wish to You.

My Birthday Wish for You

Comfort on difficult days.

Smiles when sadness intrudes.

Rainbows to follow the clouds.

Laughter to kiss your lips.

Sunsets to warm your heart.

Gentle hugs when spirits sag.

Friendships to brighten your being.

Beauty for your eyes to see.

Confidence for when you doubt.

Faith so that you can believe.

Courage to know yourself.

Patience to accept the truth.

And lots of love to complete your life.

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 95-One Song Can Spark A Moment.one

You deserve the best. I hope your birthday is a special one.

We Only Need One

One song can spark a moment, one flower can wake the dream.One tree can start a forest, one bird can herald spring.

One smile begins a friendship, one handclasp lifts a soul.One star can guide a ship at sea, one word can frame the goal.

One vote can change a nation, one sunbeam lights a room.One candle wipes out darkness, one laugh will conquer gloom.

One step must start each journey, one word must start each prayer.One hope will raise our spirits, one touch can show you care.

One voice can speak with wisdom, one heart can know it’s true.One life can make the difference, you see it’s up to YOU.

—Catherine Manceaux

Your life has made a difference; you deserve the best. I hope your birthday is a special one!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 96-You’re Special To Me.one

My birthday wish to you is another birthday that leaves you with more grand memories.

You’re special to me,You’re someone I care a lot about.

Knowing you will always bean experience I’ll never doubt.

As you plan for that special day,I hope it’s with your loved ones near,


who in their own special waywill fill your day with cheer.

My wish for you, «Salutation», is another birthday that leaves you with more grand memories. Enjoy your day!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 97-Two Ways to Live Your Life.one

There are two ways to live your life... as if nothing is a miracle, and as if everything is. I like to live as if everything is a miracle.

Albert Einstein once said:

There are two ways to live your life . . .

As if nothing is a miracle,

and

As if everything is.

I prefer Einstein’s second choice. On your birthday, «Salutation», please appreciate life as a great miracle. Enjoy your day!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 98-Smell the roses.one

My birthday wish for you is that you take time to stop and smell the roses.

So often in our lives we take for granted the little things that make life worth living. So here is a little story as a reminder.

As the sun comes up over the horizon, the first of its rays light the dew in the garden. The flowers of one rosebush glisten fresh

and full, their red as radiant and vivid as any ever seen. This bush has lived in this particular garden for more years than anyone

can remember, through summer barbecues and weekly weedings. This bush has watched young sweethearts declare their love,

and heard children cry who didn’t know how to handle a rose. [Colored graphic of red rose at right]

Its flowers are beautiful to behold. Their petals are as soft as cotton. The exhilarating fragrance can overtake a person with delight.

My wish for you is that you take the time to stop and smell—and see and feel!—all the roses in your life on your birthday.

Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 99-Hello dolly.one

Verse taken from Hello Dolly wishing a happy birthday.

[Fancy font throughout:] Hello, «Salutation»! Well, hello, «Salutation»!

It’s so nice that it’s your birthday once again.

You’re lookin’ swell, «Salutation»,

we can tell, «Salutation»!

You’re still glowin’, you’re still growin’,

you’re the best that you have been!

We feel the room swaying, and the band’s playing

one of your old favorite songs from way back when!

Golly gee, fellas—find her an empty knee, fellas!

It’s «Salutation»’s birthday time again!

Happy Birthday!!!


Birthday Letters Birthday-Female-Age 100-A single wrinkle.one

“a single wrinkle is a testament to having lived through something awful. But many wrinkles is a testament to having lived through it all.” “May

your day be filled with a lot of laughter, a lot of memories—and most importantly, a lot of love!”

A wise man once said, “a single wrinkle is a testament to having lived through something awful. But many wrinkles are a testament to having

lived through it all.”

Here’s to having lived through it all!

I wish you a very Happy Birthday as you turn 100. May your day be filled with a lot of laughter, a lot of memories—and most importantly, a lot of

love!

My thoughts are with you on your big day!


Male Birthday Letters

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Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 00-Life liberty the pursuit of happiness.one

Citing Declaration of Independence, “Perhaps . . . your parents, «Salutation», may give you this as your first letter. If so, I would like to be the

first to wish you Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness!” Quote mostly in WordArt.

On July 4th, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed, declaring that we all have the right to live under the umbrella of freedom.

Someday down the road, «Salutation», your parents may give you this as your first letter. I would like to be among the first to wish you three

things as you enter this world.

May your coming years be filled with

[starred and striped font for caps:] LIFE, LIBERTY, and the

[same font:] PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS.

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 01-First times are always exciting.one

“First times in a person’s life are always exciting.” “Grab your cake with your hands, bury your face in it, stuff some in your mouth—whatever

you want.”

First times in a person’s life are always exciting. There’s the first word, the first time you sit up, the first time you walk—and of course your first

birthday!

So go all out for it! Grab your cake with your hands, bury your face in it, stuff some in your mouth—whatever you want. Just be sure to enjoy

every minute of this momentous first time in your life.

Happy 1st Birthday!


Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 02-A lot alike.one

Parallels between the RR and a 2-year old, showing that “considering the huge difference in our ages, we’re really a lot alike!”

You know, «Salutation», considering the huge difference in our ages, we’re really a lot alike!

You («Salutation») Me («SignatoryFirstName1»)

Get dressed in the clothes some adult thinks you should wear. Get dressed in the kind of clothes my clients and prospects think

I should wear.

Play inside and make a mess. Work inside and make money.

Try very hard to convince adults of your good ideas. Try very hard to convince investors of my good ideas.

Spend a lot of time and energy telling adults with silly ideas

“No!”

Occasionally spend time and energy telling investors with silly

ideas “No!”

Play outside, get sweaty and messy, take a bath, and change

your clothes.

Go to the gym, get sweaty and messy, take a shower, and

change my clothes.

On your birthday, listen to people sing “Happy Birthday to You,”

try to chew the candles, and enjoy eating the cake.

On my birthday, listen to people sing “Happy Birthday to You,”

try to blow out all the candles, and enjoy eating the cake.

Happy 2nd Birthday, «Salutation»!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 03-Young boys fairy tale.one

“Once upon a time, not so very long ago,” «Salutation» was born. Joyous celebration for a boy who’s brought so much love to his parents’ lives.

[Fancy font:] Once Upon a Time . . .

. . . not so very long ago, «Salutation» was born.

«Salutation» made his parents very happy

with his smiles and his sweetness.

He was everything that they had ever wanted in a little boy.

As the days flew by, he grew bigger and stronger with each year. He smiled and he laughed

and he brought pleasure to everyone around him.

Then one day, a joyous celebration was held

to honor this very special boy who has brought

so much love to his parents’ lives.

And this story was written

to wish him a very special, very happy birthday!

[Same fancy font:] The End


Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 04-Lots of presents and friends.one

Graphic behind text of teddy bear.

[Graphic at right of teddy bear w/ party hat, presents, and confetti streamers,

with word balloon in fancy font:] Have a FANTASTIC Birthday!!!

Happy birthday!

May your 4th birthday be filled

with lots of presents

and lots of friends.

And lots of fun!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 05-Abracadabra.one

ABRACADABRA! It’s your birthday. Lots of fancy fonts.

[Fancy font:]

ABRACADABRA!

It’s Your Birthday!

Make it a magical one, «Salutation», by

[WordArt, diminishing:] making some cake and ice cream disappear!!

[WordArt:] Happy birthday, and have lots of fun.

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 06-Boy-King for a day.one

“King for the Day!” WordArt.

[Fancy font:] Important Birthday Announcement!!!

This letter is to announce to everyone that «AddressName» is King for the Day! «Salutation» is entitled to be thoroughly spoiled, pampered

and loved for the rest of this day. This includes being able to choose what to watch on TV, where to sit in the car, what to eat for dinner and

when he gets to OPEN THE PRESENTS!!!

Anyone who disputes this claim will be sent to the Birthday Board of Directors, who will promptly stamp “No Dessert” on their meal card.

Have a great birthday, «Salutation»!! It’s your special day and may all of your birthday wishes come true!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 07-A little bird told me.one

A little bird, (or was it Big Bird).

[At right, graphic of stylized birthday present]

A little bird (or was it Big Bird) told me it was your birthday. Have a wonderful, wonderful day.

Life is fun, enjoy it. Open lots of presents and blow out all those candles on your cake so your wish will come true.

Happy Birthday!


Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 08-Birthdays sneak up on you.one

Graphic of Trojan horse w/ modern men inside and another facing it, armed w/ sword & shield: “Sometimes these darn birthdays just sneak right

up on you!”

Sometimes these darn birthdays just sneak right up on you!

[Graphic as described above.]

Hope yours is a great one!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 09-Birthdays are cool.one

“Presents are cool! I hope you get lots for your birthday!” etc. Huge graphic of wrapped birthday present.

Presents are cool! I hope you get lots for your birthday!

[Huge graphic of birthday present.]

Happy 9th birthday! Eat lots of cake, lots of ice cream, and have a really great birthday!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 10-Eat lots of cake.one

“Eat lots of cake! And don’t forget the ice cream!” Large clip-art of b’day cake w/ 3 text boxes around it.

My advice to you, «Salutation», on your 10th birthday:

Eat lots of cake! And don’t forget the ice cream!

[At left of graphic:] [At right of graphic:]

[Spread-out:] WOW! [Large graphic of I wish you

Look who’s birthday cake] a Very Happy Birthday!

10 years old.

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 11-It’s your birthday.one

Celebrate! Lots of fancy text.

[WordArt, distributed around space above sentence:]

SMILES

HAPPINESS SURPRISES FRIENDSHIP MEMORIES

JOY CELEBRATE LAUGHTER FUN

It’s your Birthday!!Have a great one!!


Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 12-I get confused.one

“That wonderful time of year when the cake comes down the chimney,” etc.

[WordArt:] It’s your Birthday

That wonderful time of the year when the cake comes down the chimney and you blow out all the candles on your eggs and everyone sings

Valentine carols to you while you open your pumpkin!

Whew! At my age, I get a little confused.

Really though, «Salutation», enjoy and have the greatest Birthday ever!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 13-Another year older.one

Just a note to wish you a very Happy Birthday.

Just a note to wish you a very Happy Birthday. Another year older—how time flies! Soon you’ll be going to high school and then off to college.

Did you know that on average, college grads earn 50% more than those other people with just a high school diploma? So study hard.

Have a wonderful day!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 14-A list of things youll need.one

Noisemakers, confetti, fireworks, and birthday cake.

Here’s a list of things you’ll need for your birthday.

[Graphic of noisemakers and confetti at left]

Noisemakers to blow, so you can annoy

your neighbors.

Confetti to throw and balloons to pop at the

appropriate (or inappropriate) time.

[Graphic of balloons and confetti at right]

[Graphic of fireworks at left]

If available, fireworks will add spark to your

celebration—and may bring the fire department as well

as surprise guests.

And finally, birthday cake with candles,to enjoy with family and friends . . .

and to keep the firefighters busy!

[Graphic of birthday cake at right]



Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 15-Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.ONE

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar achieved his goals. Consider how you might achieve yours.

I bet you’ve heard of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar? Just to refresh your memory—and mine!—he was All-American three times at Power Memorial

High and on the honor roll. His team’s record those years was 95–6. From 1967–69, he won three national championships with UCLA. He

played for the Milwaukee Bucks until 1975 and then the L.A. Lakers (on parquet floors!) until he retired in 1989.

That man did things on the basketball court that nobody had done before, and that a lot of players after him imitated and perfected. He made it

his goal to be the best player he could be. And he achieved it.

I can’t be sure what your ambitions are in life . . . and there aren’t all that many openings in pro sports . . . but whatever your goals are, your

birthday’s probably a good time to consider how you’re going to reach them.

However, don’t think so hard about your future life that you forget to

Have a very happy 15th birthday!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 16-Heres my gift to you.one

Large graphic of empty-box w/ point of light inside. “Here is my gift to you for your birthday—something special, really. . . . a wish . . . : Have a

Great Birthday and Many More!!!”

Here is my gift to you for your

birthday—something special, really. [Graphic at right as described above]

But if you don’t like it, I’m afraid that

you won’t be able to take it back or

trade it in.

Because it’s simply a wish for you on calm

your birthday. So here it goes:

Have a Great Birthdayand Many More!!!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 17-Have a wildly happy birthday.one

“I hope you have a wildly happy birthday! Enjoy your day!” Includes graphic of RV in the mountains.

I hope you have a wildly happy birthday!

[Graphic of RV, canoe on top, on steep road among trees]

Enjoy your day!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 18-A rising tide lifts all boats.one

Quote from John F. Kennedy” “A rising tide lifts all boats.” From RR: “As you begin your journey into adulthood, . . . Life has much to offer, so

reach out and grab it.”

A rising tide lifts all boats.

—John F. Kennedy (1917–63)

As you begin your journey into adulthood, take advantage of the opportunities you see before you. Life has much to offer, so reach out and


grab it. Good luck!

Happy 18th Birthday!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 19-Have your cake and eat it too.one

“. . . have your cake and eat it too!” Graphic of a cake, WordArt “Have a Happy Birthday!”

«Salutation», it’s your big day!!!

So it’s OK, go ahead . . .

[Graphic of a birthday cake]

. . . have your cake and eat it too!

[WordArt:] Have a Happy Birthday!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 20-Life is only a canvas-Pic2.one

Life is only a canvas. It’s up to you to paint it well.

[Graphic of artist & easel at left, displaying:] [At right, beside graphic:]

Life is In the coming year,

only a canvas. I hope you find

It’s up to you all the colors you need

to paint to paint life’s canvas.

it well.

—Anonymous Happy Birthday!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 21-Dreams.ONE

If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams…

[Fancy font throughout:]

If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams,

and endeavors to live the life he has imagined, he will meet

with a success unexpected in common hours.

— Henry David Thoreau

[WordArt:] Happy 21st Birthday



Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 22-Too many rules.two

Photo of sign: Do not tread, mosey, hop, . . . tiptoe, trot, traipse, meander, creep, prance, . . . or walk on plants. RR: “Sometimes there are just

too many rules and restrictions! On your birthday, feel free to tread, . . . , etc., wherever you like!”

[Photo of sign at right reading:

DO NOT

TREAD, MOSEY, HOP, TRAMPLE,

STEP, PLOD, TIPTOE, TROT,

TRAIPSE, MEANDER, CREEP,

PRANCE, AMBLE, JOG, TRUDGE,

MARCH, STOMP, TODDLE, JUMP,

STUMBLE, TROD[sic], SPRINT, OR

WALK ON PLANTS.]

Sometimes there are just too many rules and restrictions! On your birthday, feel free to tread, mosey, hop, trample, step, plod, etc., etc.,

wherever you like! And have a great day!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 23-Be the lead dog.one

“Just make sure you’re the lead dog on the dog sled, otherwise the scenery never changes.”

Just a note to wish you a Happy Birthday.

My only advice on this important day in your life is to always make sure you’re the lead dog on the dog sled, otherwise the scenery never

changes.

Please accept my birthday wish for a great day, with many more to follow.

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 24-Day Hour Minute Second.one

“5 billion people live on . . . Earth. . . . 190 of them were born the same day, hour, minute, AND second as you. So, what makes this day so

special? It’s the day the world had the good luck of having you arrive.” Fancy typography, picture w/o WordArt.

Today it’s your birthday, your own day, and a very [Graphic of globe with

important day for everyone. HAPPY BIRTHDAY balloons.]

Why? After all:

If 6 billion people live on the planet Earth:

16,427,105 of them were born on your day.

684,463 were born the same day and the same hour as you.

11,408 were born the same day, hour, and minute as you.

190 of them were born the same day, hour, minute, and second as you.

So, what makes this day so special?

It’s the day the world had the good luck of having you arrive.

Happy birthday from all of us!


Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 25-Crack open the champagne.one

“Crack open that champagne, because it’s your birthday!” Graphic of popping champagne bottle in ice bucket w/ 10 glasses already poured.

[Graphic of champagne bucket and multiple glasses at right]

[Fancy font throughout:] A Birthday Toastfrom Us to You!

May you have health,

and wealth,

and many good friends

to share them with you

for all your life.

Happy Birthday!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 26-Emergency Broadcast System.one

“B—E—E—E—E—P—P! This is a test of the Emergency Broadcast System. . . .” “And for your special day, I would like to personally wish you

not only a happy birthday, but also 364 happy UNbirthdays!” WordArt “Happy Birthday!”

[Fancy font:] B—E—E—E—E—P—P!

This is a test of the Emergency Broadcast System. The broadcasters in your area, in voluntary cooperation with federal, state, and local

authorities, have developed this system to keep you informed in the event of an emergency. If this had been an actual emergency, the attention

signal you just heard would have been followed by news, weather, or official information.

This concludes this test of the Emergency Broadcast System.

[All preceding text boxed]

Of course it’s not an emergency—it’s your birthday. And for your special day, I would like to personally wish you not only a happy birthday, but

also 364 happy unbirthdays!

[WordArt:] HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 27-Happiest birthday ever.one

“Outstanding investment opportunity for you,” followed by bulleted list. Uses candles for bullets, EMPHASIZES “Happiest Birthday” in third

bulleted item, and centers birthday greeting at end of letter.

I would like to highlight an outstanding investment opportunity for you.

This opportunity would provide you with:

A chance to wish for your heart’s desire when you blow out the candles.

A safe haven for you to enjoy a day where YOU make the rules.

An occasion to pursue the Happiest Birthday ever.

So, «Salutation», don’t wait another minute for the market to fluctuate! DON’T WAIT another hour!! Get started planning for this special

opportunity NOW!!!

HAVE A GREAT BIRTHDAY, «SALUTATION»!


Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 28-Subliminal messages.one

“This letter contains hypnotic subliminal messages that will ensure that this birthday is the best ever.” Humorous. REVISED in response to

anthrax scare, eliminating “hypnotic particles” from text.

This letter contains hypnotic subliminal messages that will ensure that this birthday is the best ever. Use only under close adult supervision.

Keep this letter at least one foot away from your nose and wave it back and forth slowly. This procedure will release the hypnotic effect and

plant the suggestions in your mind.

[WordArt, distributed around space:]

GOLF! Fish! Drink soda! PLAY HARD! Eat CAKE!

I want to wish you a very Happy Birthday, whether you follow these subtle suggestions or not!!!!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 29-Picture this.one

Nightmare football QB scenario—all just bad dream, need only worry about having happy birthday. WordArt headings and numbers in

collegiate letter-sweater fonts.

[Black letter-sweater font, like below but larger:] Picture This:

It’s the fourth quarter . . . The weather is cold and rainy . . . You’re beginning to tire, but your arm is okay for now . . . The ball is on your 35-

yard line . . . The game is on the line: fourth down, 10 seconds left on the clock, and you’re behind by 2 points.

Here are your options as quarterback:

Send in your place-kicker to see if this time he can make a field goal.

Try that trick play you worked out at 3 A.M. last night.

Pass—against the two best defensive backs you’ve ever seen.

[Outline letter-sweater font, like above, large:] WHAT DO YOU DO?

I’ll tell you what you do, «Salutation»—you wake up and realize it was all a bad dream! Because all you actually have to worry about is having

a fantastic birthday!!

Happy Birthday, «Salutation»!!!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 30-We must use time creatively.one

Quote from Martin Luther King, Jr.: “We must use time creatively and forever realize that time is always hope to do great things.” From RR:

“Here’s hoping that the year ahead is full of the great things to come!”

We must use time creatively and forever realize that

time is always hope to do great things.

—Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929–68)

Here’s hoping that the year ahead is full of the great things to come! Have a very happy 30th birthday!


Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 31-Ouch.one

Graphic of a bandaid. “Ouch! Another year, another candle... Go out and party those blues away. Happy Birthday!”

[Graphic of a bandaid. WordArt:] OUCH!

Another year, another candle,

Another reminder of how old you really are!

Go out and party those blues away!

Happy Birthday!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 32-Imagine a Caribbean cruise.one

Humorous: “For your birthday, . . . imagine you’re on a quiet Caribbean cruise . . . no signs of civilization as far as the eye can see: No phones

. . . [etc., then:] No golf courses?!! No STORES?!! Now wait a minute, let’s not go overboard here!”

For your birthday, I’d like you to imagine you’re on a quiet Caribbean cruise . . . no signs of civilization as far as the eye can see: No

phones . . . no screaming kids . . . no stores . . . no golf courses . . .

No golf courses?!! No stores?!! Now wait a minute, let’s not go overboard here!

Actually, «Salutation», whatever you decide to do on your big day—have a wonderful time. I hope it’s a very special day for you!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Age 33-All sorts of cavorting.one

Light verse asserting that “Ever on one’s birthday, a person must cavort!” Prose: “May your birthday be filled with all sorts of cavorting!”

High on a mountaintop, very far away,

I went to see a wiseman to hear what he would say.

Simple were his words and surprisingly short:

“Ever on one’s birthday, a person must cavort!”

All the journey home, his words rang in my head,

And I knew his wisdom deserved to be spread.

I’d find myself a platform to stand on and exhort,

“On any given birthday, go out and cavort!”

When the car is full of oil and when it’s down a quart,

Playing tennis in the backyard or on famous Center Court,

Checking out the latest fad (and trying not to snort!),

Rafting down a river, at a swanky beach resort,

Examining the ruins of some abandoned fort,

Listening to the evening news and drafting a retort,

Singing in the bathtub or jazzing at Newport—

No matter where we find ourselves, we ought to cavort!

Birthdays are to celebrate, to sing and eat and sport.

So always on your birthday, you really must cavort!

May your birthday be filled with all sorts of cavorting! Have a great day!


Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 34-Birthday lotto drawing.one

The (in)famous Birthday Lotto letter. PLEASE NOTE WARNING IN HIDDEN TEXT AT END OF LETTER!

I have given your name to my computer for the Birthday Lotto Drawing and you may have already won a Happy Birthday.

If your date of birth is among those listed below, «Salutation», you have won . . .

A Really Happy Birthday!!!

However, in order to remain eligible you must have a nice birthday. So don’t let your winning birthday get awarded to someone else. Claim

your HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

List of Official Happy Birthday Winners**

February 30

«Birthday»

September 31

** Happy Birthdays are non-transferable and all decisions are final.

You should be aware that if you use this “Lotto” Birthday letter, you may get some calls from people thinking they’ve actually won something! If

so, you can turn this to your advantage by giving them a “prize”:

An elegant birthday card

A check for “The Sum of One Happy Birthday” (with 1HB instead of a dollar figure)

You don’t want them to reread the letter and conclude you were humoring them! Whatever the prize you choose, it should look like it’s what you

meant to do all along.

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 35-Here’s a bit of advice.one

Here’s some advice for your birthday! Border graphic with cake. NO letterhead.

[Graphic border of birthday-cake slices]

Here’s a bit of advice for you on this special day:

Take time to enjoy the things you like to do.

Take your shoes off and kick up your feet.

Go for a long walk and enjoy nature.

Then, just relax and enjoy your day. You’ve definitely earned it.

Happy Birthday!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 36-Company Policy.one

It is our company policy to celebrate all great events . . . like your birthday!

It is our company policy to celebrate all GREAT events!

. . . like your Birthday!

[WordArt:] Happy Birthday

Wishing you every happiness on your special day!


Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 37-Can’t Find the Words.one

Can’t find the words to tell you, don’t quite know what to say - the world is so much brighter ’cause you’re in it every day! . . . However you

decide to spend your birthday, I hope it’s a special day.

Can’t find the words to tell you,

Don’t quite know what to say—

The world is so much brighter

’Cause you’re in it every day!

But though mere words may fail me,

I hope this thought comes through:

I wish the very best birthday of all

To a certain great person—that’s you!

However you decide to spend your birthday, «Salutation», I hope it’s a special day surrounded by loved ones.

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 38-Birthday Wishes.one

Have a wonderful day and many more years filled with Happiness and Success!

[WordArt:] Birthday Wishes

Have a wonderful day!

And many more years filled with Happiness and Success!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 39-Wish for Happiness.one

I wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to share my wish for Happiness, Health, and Prosperity on this special day. I hope that however

you decide to spend this exceptional day, it’s with the people that bring you the most joy.

I wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to share my wish for your happiness, health, and prosperity on your birthday.

I hope that however you decide to spend your special day, it’s with the people who bring you the most joy.

Best wishes, «Salutation», for a very special birthday!!


Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 40-Benefits and responsibilities.one

I heard of your recent/pending admittance into the Big Four-Oh Club. What a feat! With the acceptance into this club come several benefits and

responsibilities.

I heard of your pending admittance into the Big Four-Oh Club.

What a feat! Congratulations.

You should be aware that with acceptance into this exclusive club come several benefits and responsibilities.

First, the responsibilities:

1. Make sure you take the time to appreciate the simple things in life, things like family picnics and fishing. Try not to let the duties

of life get in the way of the enjoyment of it.

2. Over the 40 years of your life so far, the world has seen a lot of good things, and a lot of bad things. Use your experience to

decide what kind of world you want to leave for human posterity. Please try to accentuate the positive and eliminate the

negative. Try to create a world that’s a little bit better than it would have been without you.

3. Develop and/or maintain a sense of humor. Life can be difficult enough without making it more so by focusing on the bad stuff.

Point out to yourself at least one humorous thing every day. You’ll be better off for it.

Now, the benefits:

1. You don’t have to listen carefully anymore, to anyone. People expect your hearing to decline when you hit 40; they’ll be patient.

Go ahead, ask them to repeat themselves. It’s OK!

2. You can laugh frankly at the fashion and the music of younger generations. You may have been “hip” once, but face it, you’re old

now. Kids these days are going to think you’re an old fogey whether or not you say what you think, so you might as well get it out

in the open.

3. You get one totally free consultation with me! For instance, I can advise you on the suitability of various best red convertible

sports cars for YOUR midlife crisis. After all, every investor’s situation is different. With individual attention, and the help of an

expert, you can make the decision that best fits YOUR particular needs.

In all seriousness, «Salutation», I just wanted to take the opportunity to write you a letter on the occasion of your 40th birthday, and to wish you

all the best on this day and throughout the year.

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 41-Amazing.one

For your birthday I am going to teach you some magic tricks.

For your birthday I am going to teach you some magic tricks.

1. First have your whole family over. Get a big birthday cake with candles on it. Light the candles. Make a wish. And watch the cake

disappear.

[Fancy font:] Amazing!

2. The second trick requires several children or grandchildren and some presents. Ask them to help you open the presents and watch

the smiles appear on their faces.


3. For the final trick say “Who’s going to help Mom/Grandmother clean up?” and watch them all disappear.


I hope your birthday is both magical and [Fancy font:] Amazing!


Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 42-Happy Birthday.one

Happy Birthday. Graphic of a man with a balloon.

[Graphic of figure being lifted Happy Birthday to You!

upward by balloon] Happy Birthday to You!

Happy Birthday, Dear

«Salutation»!

Happy Birthday to You!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 43-Thats my proposal.one

Happy Birthday! That’s my proposal. You don’t like it I have others.

[Fancy font:] Happy Birthday! [Graphic of man pounding table w/ papers]

That’s my proposal. You don’t like it,

I have others!!!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 44-You are the King.ONE

On my birthday, I do whatever I want. I can, because it’s my day... Today is your birthday and you’re the King!... “All Hail, King «Salutation»!”

[Fancy font:] A Birthday Dream

On my birthday, I do whatever I want. I can, because it’s my day! I sleep until noon, have my birthday cake for breakfast, take a nap—and then

I start relaxing!! For all I care, I can sit on my couch and stare at the wall. Whatever I choose to do, it’s okay!!! I am the Most Serene Highness

«SignatoryFirstName1» for the day, and everybody is my subject!!!!

Well, okay, maybe that’s a little overboard. I’ve had to work on plenty of my past birthdays, and I bet you’ve had the same experience.

But nevertheless: All Hail, King «Salutation»!

And Happy Birthday, too!

P.S. I wouldn’t recommend too much cake for breakfast, actually . . .


Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 45-Birthdayaire.one

Here is your last question for the Who Wants to be a Birthdayaire Show!!! Contains a graphic.

[Large font:] Here is your last question for the

Who Wants to be a Birthdayaire Show!!!

[Same font, medium:] What kind of birthday do I hope you have? [Answers same font small:]

A. GREAT, EXCITING, WONDERFUL, THRILLING

B. MAGNIFICENT, SUPERB, AMAZING, GRAND

C.BREATHTAKING, AWESOME, EXHILARATING

D.SPINE-TINGLING, AWE-INSPIRING, ASTONISHING

[Large again:] Is that your final answer???!!! [Graphic of contestant and host at right]

[Still large:] Correct, the answer is E—all of the above.

Have a very Happy Birthday!!!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 46-George Washington.one

Graphic of George Washington. Comparison to George Washington.

[Graphic of Washington, bust-style, at left.] [Slightly larger font.]

George Washington was a man of unquestionable integrity. His greatest strength,

though, was his trust in his own judgment. There was no doubt that he cared a lot

about his people.

We can all take lessons from this great man. On your birthday this year, I hope you

take time to reflect on your own achievements and where you want to go from here.

Enjoy your special day!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 47-Greatest Birthday.one

I hope you have the greatest birthday of your life!!! Word Art

[Fancy font:] I hope you have the greatest birthday of your life!!!

I wish you the best on this day of

celebration of your life!



Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 48-Its your birthday.one

Happy Birthday! Let Loose! Have Fun! Make Noise! Party! After all... This isn’t just another ordinary day!

It’s your birthday, «Salutation», so:

[WordArt, this line:] Happy Birthday!

Let loose!

Have fun!

Make noise!

Party!

After all . . .

it isn’t just another ordinary day!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 49-Chinese tradition.one

Did you know that in Chinese tradition when a person turns 73, the children of the area build them their very own coffin as a form of deepest

respect? Humorous

Did you know that in Chinese tradition when a person turns 73, the children of the area build them their very own coffin, as a form of deepest

respect?

Hey, if you lived there, you would definitely have something to look forward to!

Happy 49th birthday!

P.S. By comparison, turning 50 next year looks downright attractive, doesn’t it?

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 50-Look to this day.one

Quote from Kalidasa, Hindu poet and playwright: “Look to this day for it is life, . . . For yesterday is already a dream and tomorrow is only a

vision, but today, well lived, . . .”

Have a great 50th birthday!—and many more to come!

Look to this day for it is life,

the very life of life.

In its brief course

lie all the realities and verities of existence,

the bliss of growth,

the splendor of action

the glory of power.

For yesterday is already a dream

and tomorrow is only a vision,

but today, well lived,

makes every yesterday a dream of happiness

and every tomorrow a vision of hope.

Look well, therefore, to this day!

Such is the salutation of this dawn.

—Kalidasa, Hindu poet and playwright (5th century?)


Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 51-Great Idea.one

Graphic of a light bulb. I had a great idea! But . . .

I had remembered your birthday was coming up,

so I was racking my brain, thinking of a way you could celebrate

this momentous occasion.

And I had a GREAT idea! [Graphic of lit light bulb at right]

But then I started watching this television show, and,

well, . . . I sorta forgot what the idea was.

OOPS! I hope your birthday is still great!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 52-Little reminder.one

Just a little reminder that all through the day....

[Fancy font:] Just a little reminder

That, all through the day,

Warm thoughts and birthday wishes

Are being sent your way.

Have a Great Day!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 53-Light the candles.one

Light the candles and make a wish- There’s something I must say...

[Fancy font:] Light the candles and make a wish!

There’s something I must say

To a very special person,

Whose birthday is today:

BEST WISHES for a wonderful day!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 54-Happy b-day.one

Contains a Graphic and Word Art - Happy Birthday!!! And THAT'S IT.

[Graphic of ringmaster, top hat in hand, shouting a WordArt] Happy Birthday!


Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 55-Some people live to 107.ONE

<WARNING! If replacing “Average person lives to 107,” MUST edit Speedbutton!> I’ve been reading on the Internet about several people who

are supposed to be 107 years old. . . . You have MANY decades to go. Meanwhile, go out & buy a speedster!

I’ve been reading on the Internet about several people who are supposed to be 107 years old. Two of them are twins! I don’t know about you,

but I think that 107 is old!

If you’re a pessimistic type of person, then at 55 you’re already past the halfway mark—and you’re old already.

If you’re an optimist, then you’re still young.

But if you’re a realist, now is when you should go out and buy yourself that little speedster you’ve always dreamt about!

Anyway, be thankful you have many decades to go! And

Have a very happy 55th Birthday!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 56-Hop for joy.ONE

Graphic of a frog. Hop for joy for it’s another birthday to celebrate...

[Fancy font throughout:] HOP FOR JOY

FOR IT’S ANOTHER BIRTHDAY

[Graphic of frog at left] TO CELEBRATE,

ANOTHER YEAR TO ENJOY LIFE,

AND ANOTHER DAY

WHERE EVERYONE’S ATTENTION IS ON YOU!!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 57-Fortune Cookie Say.one

Graphic of a fortune cookie. Fortune cookie say....

[Graphic of a fortune cookie]

Your fortune cookie says:

[In red:] He who has a birthday today

will have Birthday Wishes come his way.

Isn’t it amazing how these little cookies

can predict so much truth?!?

Hope you have a wonderful birthday!


Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 58-Keep your hustle.ONE

Graphic of a Convair B-58 Hustler. “Have a very happy 58th birthday--and don’t lose your hustle!” NOTE: If used to replace original Male Age

58 letter, corresponding Speedbutton must be edited.

[Graphic w/ caption, above right:]

Convair B-58 Hustler in flight

Hunting around the Internet for something interesting to share with you about “58”—and not really expecting to find much—I was delighted to

discover the Convair B-58 Hustler!

The Hustler was the first supersonic jet bomber. In October 1959, one of the first few B-58s off the assembly line exceeded Mach 2 (twice the

speed of sound) for more than an hour. In March 1962, a B-58 flew round-trip, non-stop, from Los Angeles to New York in 4 hours 16 minutes

—2:00:56.8 going east, and a leisurely 2¼ hours heading back to LA. In October 1963, a different crew took 8:35:20.4 to fly a Hustler 8,028

miles from Okinawa to London via Alaska, setting a world speed record: 938 mph.

Really makes you proud to become a 58 yourself, doesn’t it?

Okay, so maybe it doesn’t! Particularly since in March 1990, an SR-71 Blackbird flew from LA to Washington in just under an hour and 8

minutes, slightly over half the time of the Hustler’s record-breaking flight in 1962 . . . Anyway,

Have a very happy 58th birthday—and don’t lose your hustle!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 59-You are still the man.one

Contains a graphic. When I told everyone in the office how old you were turning today, I received some very interesting responses...

When I told everyone in the office how old you were turning today, I received some very interesting responses. [Retro graphic of shouting man

at right beside “responses”]

C’mon!

No way!

You have got to be joking!

Sure fooled me!

Say again?!?!Well, it just proves you are still THE MAN!!

Keep up that youthful glow!

Oh, and, before I forget:

Happy Birthday!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 60-The heights of great men.one

Longfellow quote: “The heights of great men reached and kept, / Were not attained by sudden flight, / But they, while their companions slept, /

Were toiling upwards in the night.” From RR: “Here’s to many more years of reaching new heights!”

The heights of great men reached and kept,

Were not attained by sudden flight,

But they, while their companions slept,

Were toiling upwards in the night.


—Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807–82)

Here’s to many more years of reaching new heights! Have a very happy birthday!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 61-The spirit and will to win.one

Quote from Vince Lombardi

The spirit, the will to win, and the will to excel

are the things that endure.

These qualities are so much more important

than the events that occur.

—Vince Lombardi (1913–70),

Coach, Green Bay Packers

Whatever events occur in the coming year, I know you’ve got the spirit! So I wish you a very happy day as you celebrate another year,

«Salutation»!


Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 62-Mormon Tabernacle Choir Sings.one

Charming or Humorous: “I’d like to hire the Mormon Tabernacle Choir to sing—Happy Birthday to you!” Can replace Choir with other well-known

singers—or NON-singers!

I’d like to hire the Mormon Tabernacle Choir to sing—



Happy Birthday, dear «Salutation»!


But since I couldn’t get the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, I’ll just have to say myself how much I appreciate knowing you! I hope this birthday is a

very special one for you.

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 63-Many Wishes.one

Text Art - Happy Birthday!


Many wishes for a wonderful birthday and another happy and rewarding year.

Whatever you have planned for this special day, enjoy


Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 64-Kindness and warmth.one

May the kindness and warmth you’ve given away return to you on this special day!

May the kindness and warmthYou’ve given away

Return to you on this special day!

Happy Birthday

I hope this birthday is a special one, «Salutation», surrounded by your friends and loved ones.

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 65-The tale of the laurel.one

Laurel graphic w/ “65” surrounding text. In the ancient Greek Olympics, “winners were given laurel crowns, representing their achievements in

their selected fields. For your birthday, I send you the laurel that you richly deserve. Happy 65th Birthday!”

[Graphic of laurel wreath surrounding text w/ “65” on its banner]

The Laurel Crown

When the Olympics

were held in ancient Greece,

instead of today’s gold medals

representing their achievements in their selected

fields, the winners were given laurel crowns.

For your birthday, I send you

the laurel that you richly deserve.

Happy 65th Birthday!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 66-Wonderful day.one

May this birthday be a wonderful day...

[Fancy font throughout:] May this birthday be a wonderful day,

may your fondest wish come true,

for only the best would be good enough

for a really great guy like you.

Happy Birthday!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 67-Birthday bring.one

Happy birthday. May this year bring you the realization of your dreams...

[Fancy font throughout:] Happy Birthday, «Salutation»!

May this year bring you

the realization of your dreams,

the health to enjoy them,

and good friends to share them with.

May this year be a celebration of you!


Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 68-Remember.one

On your birthday remember the older you grow... the more all of your wonderful qualities show!

[Fancy font throughout:] On your birthday, «Salutation», remember:

The older you grow . . .

the more all your wonderful qualities show!

Have the Best Birthday ever!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 69-Top 10.one

The top ten things you should do on your birthday

The Top Ten ThingsYou Could Do on Your 69th Birthday:

10: Run Around Barefoot

9: Blow Bubbles

8: Play a Joke on Someone

7: Fly a Kite

6: Ride a Bike

5: Eat Cotton Candy

4: Jump in a Mud Puddle

3: Make a Prank Phone Call

2: Eat TWO Pieces of Cake

1: Have a Great Day!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Age 70-We do not remember days.one

Quote from Cesare Pavese: “We do not remember days; we remember moments.” From RR: “On your 70th birthday, I hope there are many

moments that you will always remember.”

We do not remember days; we remember moments.

—Cesare Pavese (1908-50)

On your 70th birthday, I hope there are many moments that you will always remember. May your day be bright and full of laughter and fun, and

the love of family and friends.

Happy birthday!


Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 71-Interesting life.one

I bet your life has been really interesting! A lot has happened in your time. Your generation has been the luckiest generation of all. I

appreciate you and respect you to the fullest. I wish you the happiest birthday of all!

[Fancy font throughout:] Your life has been really interesting, hasn’t it? A lot has happened in your time. Your generation has been the luckiest

generation of all! I appreciate you and respect you to the fullest. I wish you the happiest birthday of all!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 72-Special day.one

Word Art - Happy Birthday! I could not let your special day go by without my birthday wish. . .

I couldn’t let your special day go by without wishing you a happy and healthy birthday—and many more!

However you spend your birthday, I hope it’s with the people that mean the most to you.


Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 73-Say it often.one

I really should say it often, for certainly it’s true, that every day we’re grateful for a person like you!...

[Fancy font for both stanzas:] I really should say it often—

for certainly it’s true—

that every day I’m grateful for

a person like you!

So now that it’s your birthday,

a very special day,

I want to tell you once again

I’m glad you came my way!

Please accept my wishes for a Happy Birthday, with hopes for many more to follow.

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 74-Your Birthday.one

Your birthday is a special day, a day that’s just for you...

[Fancy font throughout:] Your birthday is a special day,

A day that’s just for you!

A day to look forward,

A day to reflect,

And a great day for me to say:

I hope it’s a wonderful day,

A day of dreams come true!

A day full of sunshine,

A day full of friends,

A great day in every way!



Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 75-Bliss.one

Poem by Thomas Gray It’s your birthday! In celebration of this “special” day, I’d like to share a poem.

In celebration of your birthday, I’d like to share a bit of nostalgic poetry that an Englishman wrote about his boyhood school.

Ah, happy hills, ah, pleasing shade,

Ah, fields beloved in vain,

Where once my careless childhood stray’d,

A stranger yet to pain!

I feel the gales, that from ye blow,

A momentary bliss bestow,

As waving fresh their gladsome wing,

My weary soul they seem to soothe,

And, redolent of joy and youth,

To breathe a second spring.

—Thomas Gray (1716-71)

I hope your special day is filled with many touches of momentary bliss, and often breathes a second spring!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 76-Count blessings.one

Quote from Robert Browning. Birthdays should always be a time to count blessings, the greatest of which is love.

Birthdays should always be a time to count blessings, the greatest of which is love. Few have spoken of love more eloquently than Robert

Browning. I hope you find the following lines to be an inspiration on your special day.

[Fancy font:] For life, with all it yields of joy and woe

And hope and fear,—believe the aged friend,—

Is just our chance o’ the prize of learning love,

How love might be, hath been indeed, and is . . .


Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 77-Perfect Birthday.one

Graphic of a cow. A birthday quote just for you...

[At left, graphic of two cows audibly knocking at door above WELCOME mat.]

A Birthday quote just for you:

“He who wants milk should not sit on a stool in the middle of the pasture expecting

the cow to back up to him!”

For your birthday, I hope you’ll get a chance to do something you really want to

do.

And while you’re at it, do something for me, too.

Make it the perfect birthday!Happy 77th Birthday!


Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 78-Top of the world.one

Graphic of the world. At this time in your life, my wish for you is that you’re on top of the world takin’ it easy...

[Graphic at left of man in business suit lying atop a world globe, chewing a straw] At this time in your life, my wish for you is that you’re on the

top of the world and takin’ it easy.

At least for your birthday, try to take it easy and enjoy family and friends.

Have a very Happy 78th Birthday!

And while you’re at it, have an extra piece if cake for me.

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 79-Brightest yet.one

Quote from Helen Keller Throughout life, birthdays should always be bright spots.

The marvelous richness of the human experience

would lose something of rewarding joy

if there were no limitations to overcome.

The hilltop hour would not be half so wonderful

if there were no dark valleys to traverse.

—Helen Keller (1880–1968)

Throughout life, birthdays should always be bright spots. Here’s hoping your 79 th birthday is the brightest yet.

Happy Birthday!!!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 80-Eight decades.one

Eight decades have passed since you were born. That’s 29,220 days, or 4,160 weeks, or 960 months...

Eight decades have passed since you were born. That’s 29,220 days, or 4,174 weeks, or 960 months.

Gee, time flies when you’re having fun! I’ll bet it seems like just yesterday that you were graduating from school, kissing your first love, or

driving your first car.

Memories add up and run together for all of us.

I hope the upcoming years will give you as much fun and memories as the past eighty have.

I wish you a wonderful birthday and many more to come!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 81-Associate with.one

Quote from George Washington “Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation, for it is better to be alone

than in bad company.”

George Washington once said, “Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation, for it is better to be alone than in bad company.”

Well, I consider myself lucky to be able to associate with you.

On your birthday, I hope you have good friends and family to associate with.

Happy 81st Birthday!


Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 82-Hunted.one

Graphic of a man hunting. For your birthday, I hunted high and low for the perfect birthday card...

[Graphic of successful duck hunter at left] For your birthday, I hunted high and low for the perfect birthday card, but couldn’t find a single one

that would express how great I truly hope your birthday is.

Instead, I’m just sending this note to wish you the best birthday yet!

May your 82nd be filled with friends, family, and lots of future memories.

And if you get a chance, go out and do something you love to do!

Happy Birthday!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 83-Sit back and think.one

Your birthday is a good time to sit back and think about all the great things that have come to pass in your lifetime.

Your birthday is a good time to sit back and think about all the [Graphic of heron among reeds

great things that have come to pass in your lifetime. at right]

In 83 years, I’ll bet life has really changed for you, hasn’t it?

Have a wonderful birthday full of all the great things life brings!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 84-Good Memories.one

Here’s a tidbit of information to share with friends and family when they ask how it feels to be 84 years old...

On your 84th birthday, you have lived thirty thousand, six hundred, eighty-one days. The way I look at it, if you pile all those days into one

heap, some of them are bound to slide off and provide you some good memories.

I hope you have many more great memories to come.

Have the happiest 84th birthday!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 85-Reflect.one

On your birthday, I thought you might like to reflect on these words from Robert Browning

How good is man’s life, the mere living! How fit to employ

All the heart and the soul and the senses forever in joy!

—Robert Browning (1812–90)

May your heart and soul and senses be always employed in joy.

And especially on your birthday, «Salutation»—happy birthday!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 86-Wise words.one

Quote from Edward Everett Hale: Wise words written a long time ago.

To look up and not down,

to look forward and not back,


to look out and not in, and

to lend a hand.

—Edward Everett Hale (1802–1909)

On your special day, I thought you might appreciate these wise words. On the other hand, there’s nothing wrong with looking back if that’s not all you do—is there?

Anyway, I hope you have a truly wonderful birthday!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 87-Biggest piece of cake.one

As the years go by, many times our priorities shift from here to there. When I reflect on my past, I realize that through all the changes life has

brought, one thing has always stayed consistent...ON MY BIRTHDAY, I WANT THE BIGGEST PIECE OF CAKE!

As the years go by, our priorities shift many times. However, when I reflect on my past, I realize that through all the changes life has brought,

one thing has always stayed consistent:

[Fancy font:] On my birthday,

I want the biggest piece of cake!

Naturally, I realize that everyone else has needs, too. Nevertheless, on my birthday, I come first, and I want the most chocolate! And I’ve

never quite outgrown it.

So I not only want to wish you an extremely HAPPY BIRTHDAY. I also want to let you know how much I think YOU deserve the biggest piece

of cake—chocolate or otherwise!

So have a wonderful day, and remember:

[Fancy font:] It’s your special day

and you come first!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 88-Perfect world.one

Ulimwengu Mzury Umezaliwa! For your birthday this year I’ve chosen a saying in Swahili . . .

[Fancy font:] Ulimwengu Mzury Umezaliwa

For your birthday this year, I’ve chosen a saying in Swahili.

It means:

[Fancy font:] A perfect world has been created.

or, “is already in existence.”

As we celebrate your birth this year, I thank you for adding to our perfect world. Happy Birthday!


Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 89-Common Greeting.one

I am afraid we all too often say Happy Birthday in passing and the meaning can be lost. Let’s find it.

[Fancy font for these and other two bold italic words:]

Happy Birthday!

About now, you’ll be hearing this several times. It’s the common greeting in our society that we use annually. Of course, I want to add my own

“Happy Birthday” to the chorus. But I’m afraid that we all too often say it in passing and the meaning can be lost. So let’s try finding it.

Happiness The joy, delight and wonder of life that makes it worth living. The sweet smell of a light spring shower, dancing

at your child’s wedding, your first one true love, helping someone out of a predicament. When you know this

elation, you know what I mean by happy.

Birthday The celebration of your being here. The public acknowledgment of the wonder that is you. The one of 365

days each year that’s yours and yours alone. The time we set above others to rejoice in you.

As I said, you’ll hear “Happy Birthday” a lot this time of year. But when you hear it from me, I want you to know exactly what I mean!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 90-Right thing for Birthday.one

It is so often difficult to find a person just the right thing for their birthday. As yours approached I was left with this same puzzle. What would

the perfect thing be?

It is so often difficult to find a person just the right thing for their birthday. As yours approached, I was left with this same puzzle. What would

the perfect thing be?

[Small graphic of lifter at left] A weight set was the first thing that came to mind. It is so easy as we get older to let our bodies go. Just think,

every morning getting up and pumping iron! Of course, you look pretty good already, and I realized you might already have an exercise

program that you like. So I kept on thinking.

[At right, small graphic of person examining . . . something] My next thought was some art. Art is a gift of distinction and taste. I knew if I found

the right piece of art it would go over well. The only problem with art is that it’s so subjective. The art I like might not be the art you like. I

decided it would take more thought than I had originally planned on. So I kept on thinking.

[Small graphic of person leaping and clicking heels at left] Dancing lessons were next on the list. Everyone likes to dance, right? I made some

calls and found a place. When I asked them what they taught, they listed the waltz, foxtrot, mambo, the boot-scootin’ boogie, and the lambada.

But when they told me the lambada is also called “the forbidden dance,” I thanked them and kept on thinking.

Finally, I decided on a wish for a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY instead. But I do hope your birthday is full of dance, beauty, and weight sets.


Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 91-Don’t know what to say.one

I didn’t know what to say to a great person like you who has been through almost everything and has seen almost everything, so I just decided

to sing the old traditional song of the year for you...

[Fairly plain font:] I didn’t really know what to say

to a great person like you

who has been through almost everything

and has seen almost everything,

so I just decided to sing

the old traditional song of the day for you:

[Fancy font:] HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DEAR «SALUTATION»,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

. . . AND MANY MORE!!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 92-Another year.one

Quote from Thomas Moore Another year has come and gone. I hope you were left with some great memories. . .

When time who steals our years away

Shall steal our pleasures too,

The mem’ry of the past will stay,

And half our joys renew.

—Thomas Moore (1779–1852)

Another year has come and gone. I hope that you were left with some great memories and the anticipation of more to come.

I wish you a very special birthday, with plenty of gentle pleasures.

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 93-One day.one

Why is it that as people get older they seem to care less and less about their birthday? I may not have a large party and stay up all night

opening gifts anymore, but I do take time to reflect on my life and the year that has gone by...

Why is it that as people get older they seem to care less and less about their birthdays?

I may not have a large party and stay up all night opening gifts anymore, but I do take time to reflect on my life and the year that has gone by! I

think about my accomplishments and my blessings. I muse over the things I wanted to do and never did. And finally, I remember what it is

that makes me happy and promise myself that I will do as much of it as I can.

I love my life, and while the days may get lost in routines, I know that one day of the entire year is all mine to enjoy. I hope you’ll spend your

special day reflecting on your own life of accomplishments and blessings.


Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 94-Simple Birthday.one

It wasn’t that long ago when life was simple. Your life was your family, a single job that paid the bills, you knew who your friends were and your

“word” was golden.

It wasn’t that long ago when life was simple. Your life was your family, a single job that paid the bills, you knew who your friends were and your

“word” was golden.

Nowadays, life can be hectic. Daily frustrations, needless worry, friends pushed aside, not enough family—and oftentimes, people forget to put

the “simple” back in their lives.

So I wanted to take this time to send you a simple note, wishing you all the best on this very special day. Happy Birthday! And keep life simple

. . . if you can.

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 95-La Cucaracha.ONE

Contains graphics. La Cucaracha parody.

I heard it was your birthday, so I wrote a little song.

I’m sure you know the tune, so please—come sing along!

[Between graphics of crossed maracas]

La cucaracha, la cucaracha,

It’s your birthday—happy day!

La cucaracha, la cucaracha,

If you’re older, say “¡Olé!”

[Fancy font:] ¡Olé! ¡Olé! ¡Olé!


Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 96-Positive effect.one

You know, sometimes I get home from work and there are some people that are continually on my mind... Thanks for having a positive effect

on me and Happy Birthday!

You know, «Salutation», sometimes I get home from work and there are some people who are still on my mind. Whether it’s a great

conversation we had, a plan I’m reviewing for them, or just something about the person that sticks with me, I spend some of my free time each

day thinking about the people I associate with.

Well, I am certainly thinking about you today, «Salutation», because I want to send you my best wishes for your birthday! Spend your day well,

relax, and know that you’re one of those unique individuals who can positively touch people without even trying.

Thanks for having a positive effect on me—and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 97-Wiser.one

It’s often said that as we get older, we get a little “wiser.”... I hope you have a very special birthday!

It’s often said that as we get older, we get a little “wiser.” Year after year, I must admit, I don’t feel all that “wise.” I know I have my faults but,

thankfully, I do have my “wise” moments! Keeping in touch with people like you is definitely something I am proud of and look forward to.

When people I know have something special happening in their lives, I enjoy sharing in that feeling. I hope you have a very special birthday!


Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 98-882 Happy birthdays.one

If at least 9 people every year have said “Happy Birthday” to you, that means you have been wished a happy birthday over 882 times during

your life!

If at least 9 people every year have said “Happy Birthday” to you, that means you have been wished a happy birthday over 882 times during

your life.

This year I hope that your day is as rewarding as the last 98 years have been, and that this 883rd “wish” will continue to reveal the wonderful

things in your life.

Have a Happy Birthday!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Male-Age 99-Prosperous year.one

Congratulations on another prosperous year in the 21st century.

Congratulations on another prosperous year in the 21st century. As I am writing this letter I have to wonder, what is it that keeps you going?

Most people, if they were lucky enough to escape the plague, would have already succumbed to heart disease, cancer, baldness, or daytime

TV. You, however, are a survivor and despite wars, pestilence, and in-laws, have triumphed over time. So in deep admiration, I wish you a

very . . .

Happy Birthday!

Birthday Letters Birthday-Age 100-One century has passed.one

“The world has changed so quickly . . . observed an entire century pass by! . . . quiet time to think about all that you’ve seen, and done, and

felt.” Photo: “Two roads diverged in a wood . . .” (Robert Frost’s “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening”)

The world has changed so quickly, even in my lifetime—but you’ve observed an entire century pass by! Not many people have witnessed so

much.

Congratulations on your 100th birthday!

[At right, photo of men walking with caption:]

Two roads diverged in a wood . . .

I hope that on your birthday you have just enough quiet time to think about all that you’ve seen, and done, and felt.


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