Happy Birthday, Bud!
I don’t do things like this often. In fact, I do them never.
But, today is a very special day.
You have seen comments here by Bud Malone. I have been honored to get to know Bud and his charming, beautiful, and smart daughters, Kathleen and Kelly. I met him right here at the beauty salon when he emailed me something very funny. We have never met in person, but have exchanged emails, letters, gifts, sadness and joy online and in real life. They have made me and ole Bubba feel like family.
Bud comes from a life filled with labor and Democratic politics in Minnesooota. Among many other things, Bud was Commissioner of Labor and Industry in Minnesota. He has spent his entire life helping make life better for the middle class. He’s still spending that life wisely and with just the right amount of impishness.
Several years ago, Bud lost his lifelong love, the beautiful Barbara.
I know his heart is still heavy but he’s picked up where she left off with his daughters and granddaughter. God was wise to give those four women a man like Bud to teach them to roar like a woman.
In Texas we have a saying about a good horse: he can stand without hitching. It means you can get off the horse and walk away to tend business and the horse won’t move. He can be trusted to stay and wait for you and doesn’t have to be watched, warned or hitched to a fence post to do the right thing. Bud Malone can stand without hitching. Very few people can be trusted that much.
Today is Bud’s 90th birthday.
I love you, Bud Malone. I love your sense of humor, your wisdom, your thoughtfulness, your funny way with words, your anger at injustice, and deep abiding faith that government can work for us all.
Happy Birthday, Bud. You are simply the best and here’s to 90 more for me to enjoy you.
By the way, Bud sent me a personalized autographed picture of Emma Thompson, one of my favorite actresses, because Bud has that kind of pull. Eat your heart out.
Happy Birthday Bud, I’m glad JJ decided to break the rule!
1Happy Birthday Bud. It is a wonderful day to celebrate.
2(My wonderful dad was born today too).
Happy birthday, Bud!
3Love, Marge
Happy Birthday Bud.
4Love, JO
To every rule there is an exception, Bud. Glad you are it!.
5May his tribe increase! Thanks for letting us know that there are a few admirable people still here.
6Happy Birthday Bud!!! And Thank You!!!
7Happy Birthday, Bud from Marcia in Colorado!!
8Happy Birthday, Bud. Thank you for spicing stuff at the beauty shop.
9Today is my wonderful husband, Joseph, birthday.
10I hope that he and Joe have a wonderful day and live long lives.
He is a wonderful man and we have been together for more the 35 years.
Happy Birthday, Bud. I don’t know that I have ever read such a glowing recommendation of someone in way north Minnesota by someone in way south Texas. You must be a helluva man. I wish you 90 more birthdays also.
11Happy Birthday, Bud.
12Happy Birthday, Bud….
13Happy Birthday, Bud, and many more!
14Late to the party, but with a full load of good wishes for a Happy Birthday for you, Bud.
All the best,
Nan
15We love you Dad! Happy 90th! Love , Your Girls
16Happy 90th, Bud! And I second what everyone else has written.
17Happy Birthday Mr. Malone, and long may you continue to comment!
18Happy Birthday, Bud, from june in San Antonio, Texas.
19I don’t know Bud. But I know his lovely daughter Kelly. If he had anything to do with raising her… then he must be a kind and loving man.
Happy Birthday Bud!
20It is an honor to wish you a Happy Birthday, Bud.
21I had dinner with Bud and his two daughters and others last night. He has been my mentor for the last 12 years after hooking up in Phoenix, AZ after playing fast pitch soft ball together in Minnesota in the early 50’s. I have still a lot to learn from him, I’m only 80 and today Bud is 90. Susan, he is every thing you say about him and more. His choice of words when speaking and writing come from one of the finest, experienced mines in the country. I’m still trying to make it easy for you to meet him in Texas some time. I have a daughter and her family in Fredericksburg, Texas.
22I love your articles and intelligent words. Thank you for your note to Bud on his birthday. Sincerely, Jim Brown
Bud, Happy Birthday!
23My first look at JuanitaJean.com, Jane sent it around, looks quite interesting. It is not surprising to me that you continue to touch so many others in your way. I miss seeing you and hope to introduce you to my girls as they are at the age now when we first met. Your words and actions have been a life long reminder of strength and humility.
Take care
David Wyatt
Let me butt in on this article. To Deb, Marge Wood, Jo, Gramiam, Grammy, RA, Marcia, EmySue, Janice Stewart, Cairocat, Grannygrey, Mary Margaret, Nan, Tony, Aggieland, June, Valerie Horner, Gaygay, Jim Brown, Zyxomma, David Wyatt, Diane and a special wish to husband Joe and Angela and her Father too. Your birthday wishes are deeply appreciated. Important also, is your ongoing sage commentaries to Susan’s excellent journalistic efforts. As a student, I have learned much from each of you. Bud
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