Iconfection
A rather significant birthday approaches, and I face the prospect of being 20 for the third time. It is daunting to realize that I have outlived Henry VIII. At least I am still younger than William Frawley was on “I Love Lucy.”
However I just received a wonderful consolation from my friend–and fellow Jeopardy relic–Leah Greenwald. She knows my love of both Byzantine history and marzipan, and so she crafted this masterpiece: an iconfection of the Empress Theodora.
Here is the birthday geezer with his marzipan pinup.
If you are not familiar with Theodora, allow me to introduce her.
https://finermanworks.com/your_rda_of_irony/2007/02/05/the-first-draft/
Yes, I am reluctant to eat this wonderful iconfection. But at Leah’s urging, I will commit this act of trampsubstantiation.
So you can see that my birthday–this Saturday–is off to a delightful start.
Many happy returns, Eugene. You’re historical. Have a great day.
Tony
Happy belated Tzaddik Eugene’s Day! Hope that pastry didn’t buy your dentist a trip to Europe!
Thanks Rick.
My teeth are undeservedly excellent. In my 60 years, I have had one cavity; I got the filling when I was 47. So my cavity should be when I am 94.
I have to wonder if there is a metaphysical reason. Perhaps before my birth, the fates offered me this choice: either acclaim as a writer or nearly perfect teeth. I wonder if I made the right choice.
Eugene