Wandering Along the Path: Right Speech

I just called to wish a friend happy birthday.  I always sing the song, silly as it is.  I figure as time goes on we don't necessarily get a cake, or have balloons, or have family around that day to sing to us, so I want to be sure that on the actual day, the person knows I'm celebrating their birth.  A lot of us are immersed in grandchildren's parties and piano recitals and baby showers and weddings, but our day gets lost in the shuffle.  I try to make up a bit for that.  The day a person is born is special, and one of the best reasons to celebrate that I can think of.  This person is in the world, and my world is the better for it.  Friends are important, or in my case, essential.  I don't take their presence for granted.  So if singing over the phone is ridiculous, I'm willing to be ridiculous.  My joy is in my family and friends.  They make my life richer and supported by love.