My mental calendar is telling me it is Debbie DeBoer's birthday. Who is Debbie DeBoer, you ask? She was my neighbor and friend in Michigan from 4th-8th grade. She was the youngest of two, which was worlds away from my being the oldest of eight. We used to have sleepovers at her house- because it was less congested there. Her mom and dad would let us set up shop in the room under the stairs,which was cool even way before Harry Potter lived in a cupboard under the stairs. I remember Debbie and I listening to Weird Al Yankovich and "doing" the Rubiks Cube by taking off all the stickers and putting them back on in order. She got to wear make-up way before I could. We ran on the track team together in Jr. High. She ran very low to the ground and was faster than I ever was. She had a "Xanadu" album and even got a little black and white tv in her very own room right before I moved away. Every time I see a box of Little Debbie's snack cakes I think of her. She was obviously one of my coolest friends!
This is one of those times I wish my mental calendar wasn't so on top of random dates. The last time I even talked to Debbie was 1984-ish. I have absolutely no idea where she is now. I tried looking her up on Facebook, but I couldn't find her. As far as I know, there is no need to remember Debbie's birthday any longer. If I had her email I would send her a note. If I had her address I would send a card, a phone number and I'd totally give her a call. I've heard that we're only six steps/links away from knowing every person in the world. So, if you know Debbie, or know someone who knows someone who knows someone, etc, who knows Debbie, tell her "Hi" for me and have her leave a comment here so I can find a better use for remembering her every April 9th. What good is remembering a friends birthday, if you don't have the friend to go along with it?!
Lee calls it our "Heart of America Tour"
8 months ago
4 comments:
You crack me up with your wit. I have a hard time remembering even the non random stuff at this point. I hope you find Debbie. It could happen, stranger things have happened.
i don't know debbie. wish i did. i would totally tell her happy birthday for you!
I remember Debbie but can guarantee if you can't find her I won't. I was just impressed I remembered some of those facts about her. Don't worry, until tonight I forgot I had to teach on Sunday but I remember random things about your old friends, why is that?
I love this post. I too have lost touch with friends over the years and have wondered what has happened to them. It is sad to think that someone could be such an important part of our lives at one time and then later we have no idea where they are. At least they remain in our hearts forever, as Debbie obviously is in yours. Good luck finding her.
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