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My official birthday isn’t until Thursday, but I did get a rather nice little something today from a couple of readers.

I blog, therefore I am.
Thank you to the two ladies! I usually wear contacts, but I’ve decided it is a good idea to get readjusted back to glasses since they will be all I wear while in Iraq. So, you folks get the privilege of seeing me in glasses. Enjoy.
I’ve also been asked by someone else how to send me stuff for my birthday. I want to make it absolutely clear that I don’t expect anything from anybody, but I won’t be rude and completely refuse. You can Paypal funds to marcus@artitumis.com, or just send me an email and we’ll figure something out. One last time, I do not expect anything from anyone, but I won’t be rude.
Oh, I’ll be 23 this year. Yup, I’m a baby, save the pokes. Well, go ahead and poke. I know y’all will, anyway.



Tracy
Happy Birthday (a few days early) Marcus!! A lot of my friends are older than me so usually I’m the one getting the young ‘un jokes. I can’t pass up giving you a hard time~you baby you!! (I’m only 11 years older than you, but I can’t resist teasing you!)
Terri
Happy Birthday Marcus. I just wanna reach up there and pinch those cute little cheeks of yourse.
LL
You’re just so dang adorkable in that t-shirt!!!
Happy early birfday, sugar!!
CJ
You’re almost exactly ten years younger than I am. I turn 33 (that’s actually 18 with 15 years experience, FYI) on 2 March – the same day that Jon Bon Jovi turns 45. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
SK
Happy birfday baby-face!
Donna
Happy Birthday, Marcus!! Wow! 23, you are a baby, but a cute one at that!!
Miriam
Happy Birthday, Cpl M. That is a nifty T-shirt. And never mind these old women. You don’t look a day over 20. Now CJ is a baby.
As for me…I’m as old as my tongue and a little older than my teeth. He he.
deb
Happy Birthday Marcus!!! I think I remember 23
Karen
Happy Birthday Marcus! 23 huh? That makes you half my age! How is your family doing?
Flag Gazer
Happy birthday to you and to George!!!!
PJ
Happy Birthday, buddy. 23????? I’ve got shoes older than you.
You’re a lucky guy with your family and all your friends on here. Celebrate this and your life. God bless.
Kat in GA
OMG i LOVE that shirt! too cool!
Happy birthday, kid!
Sharon M
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU… HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU….HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR CPL MMMM. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUUUUUUUUU!
Tracy
LL~ adorkable? LOL I love that. I’m going to be looking for an opportunity to use it!!
sue
Hey Birthday Buddie!! Have a great one tomorrow!! Love ya!!
yankeemom
Happy Birthday!! Happy birthday!!
Have fun tomorrow ~ eat lots of cake!!
MissBirdlegs
Happy Birthday tomorrow, Cpl M!! I love the shirt, too.
Can’t imagine why you’d think we’d poke at you…
I have shoes AND clothes AND kids older than you. My grandkids are nearing your age.
CJ shares my birthday (March 2nd) and I’ll be ONLY 34 years older than he is.
Terri
Happy Birthday Marcus! I might also mention that today is SUE’S birthday as well! Happy Birthday Sue!
sealpatriot
I was waiting till Thursday Cpl. M to tell you Happy Birthday, but it’s really far past so I guess I’ll just say have a great 23rd year in life, and I wish you many good years to come. If you are going to Iraq, stay safe and help your buddies cause it’s worth it. Good luck and God Bless.