As dates go in history, December 2nd is a biggie.
Case in point: Charles Dickens held his first public reading in New York City on December 2, 1887. Wonder if anyone said, “Please sir, I want more”?
Or, if you’ve ever shaved any part of your body, thank Gillette — he patented the first disposable razor on this date back in 1901.
And, in a surprising find for even the Internet, Ringo Starr had his tonsils removed on December 2, 1964….which kinda explains a lot.
But of all the events that have taken place on this day in history, I declare December 2, 1998 the most monumental…at least, in my world. For on this day, 11 years ago, Rory Diggins Dugan Curtsinger was born a chocolate cockapoo in southeastern Missouri.
I didn’t have the great pleasure of meeting him until January 12, 1999 — his adoption day — but I celebrate both….usually with a birthday cake for his human friends (’cause Rory prefers meat, cheese or peanut butter).
Business took me out of town today, but never fear — I will be with the birthday boy this evening. And we’ll do something worthy of the history books…and of all the love and joy this amazing little pup has brought into my life.
Happy Birthday, Rory Dog!
XOXO
Mama Dog
