Unicorns And Unbirthdays

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"What do YOU like, Mr. Rick?" said the curious Second Grade boy, and he stood there, hands on hips, staring into my eyes.


I must admit, it was a question I was not expecting. Certainly not one you hear every day, and most definitely a question you do not get from adults!


But, this was a 7-year-old, with an enquiring mind, and I answered immediately:


"Unicorns and Unbirthdays," I said, smiling.


"What's that?" he asked.


It was understood he was asking about the "Unbirthday" part, for every child knows what a Unicorn is by Second Grade. They love Unicorns!


"An Unbirthday," I explained, "Is all the days of the year that are NOT your birthday, and which should be celebrated, each and every one!"


After all, why should we celebrate only one day a year, when there are 364 other glorious days to celebrate as well!


The child thought about it only a second or two before responding, "I like that, Mr. Rick," , and scampering off to greet his next great adventure.


Now, I didn't know about the combination of the two, but I knew "Unbirthdays" had come from somewhere, and I had a sneaking suspicion it was Lewis Carrol, for who else could concoct such infallible logic as the Down the Rabbit Hole guy?


So I Googled!


Sure enough, Unbirthday had originated from "Alice In Wonderland," from no less than the Mad Hatter:

    (It is said to be a "nonsense song," sung to Alice by the Mad Hatter and the March Hare)


    It may be nonsense, but I love the philosophy!


    The Unbirthday Song


    March Hare: A very merry unbirthday to me!

    Mad Hatter: To who?

    March Hare: To me!

    Mad Hatter: Oh you!

    March Hare: A very merry unbirthday to you!

    Mad Hatter: Who me?

    March Hare: Yes, you!

    Mad Hatter: Oh, me!

    March Hare: Let's all congratulate us with another cup of tea!
    A very merry unbirthday to you!

    Mad Hatter: Now, statistics prove, prove that you've one birthday

    March Hare: Imagine, just one birthday every year

    Mad Hatter: Ah, but there are three hundred and sixty four unbirthdays!

    March Hare: Precisely why we're gathered here to cheer

    Alice: Then today is my unbirthday too!

    March Hare: It is?

    Mad Hatter: What a small world this is.

    March Hare: In that case...
    A very merry unbirthday,

    Alice: To me?

    Mad Hatter: To you!

    March Hare: A very merry unbirthday

    Alice: For me?

    March Hare: For you!

    Mad Hatter: Now blow the candle out my dear
    And make your wish come true

    Both: A very merry unbirthday to you!


    Now, I don't know if Unicorns and Unbirthdays would make a suitable niche, but one never knows!


    Oh, and a Very Happy Unbirthday To All of You, except, of course, those of you who actually have a birthday today, in which case, Happy Birthday!


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    Wow, I had a feeling that today would be special! Happy Unbirthday to you, unless it is your Birthday, Sue :)

    Thanks, Sue, and the same to you! Mine's not too far off, though. :)

    Thanks, Rick. Thanks to your blog I plan to celebrate my unbirthday tomorrow.......and maybe the next day too!!

    All the best,

    Wayne

    Great plan, Wayne-Me, too!

    AS I read I smiled. Great writing that is very engaging. Thanks
    By the way I am going to friend's party so I can sing to the unbirthday ones too (smile)

    Thank you so much, Marlene! :)

    Your philosophy is amazingly unique.

    Thank you, Nattawut.

    I like your music and your stories!

    Thanks so much, Keith!

    Hi Rick, wonderful story theme. Irv.

    Thanks so much, Irv!

    you are a great storyteller---have you thought of putting all your articles together in an e-book or a book to sell

    As a matter of fact, Davida, I'm working on that. :)

    you can sell it on Amazon and Kindle

    That would be great, Davida! :)

    I like your posts! They are always so interesting. And I'd like to wish you a Very Happy Unbirthday too! Good morning and have a great day!!

    Thanks, and Happy Unbirthday, Gina! :)

    I love this, Rick. I share the same philosophy!:))))

    I know you do, Vera! :))))

    :))))

    Happy Unbirthday, Rick! Love it! :)

    Happy Unbirthday, Rebecca! :)

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