(A day early because I'm away for the week).

Denise. I’m going to sell you short no matter what I say, but I’ll give it a bash anyway.

Your incredible killer style is a true treat. And at ten years my senior - you inspire me no end. You’re ahead of the curve, showing us how to have fun with fashion. You enrich this forum with your savvy style persona, your dress sense, your knowledge of fashion and music, and your fearless fashion streak. That naughty glint in your eye in your best accessory, which shines through in every outfit. No one can take that away from you - ever - at any age. It’s yours to keep as a powerful and unique signature piece. And I look forward to it becoming even MORE special when you’re rocking your sensational Fashionista Farm Girl Style at age one hundred.

Your brilliant fashion sense is one thing, but what I love even more about you is the Denise that’s on the inside. Your spirit and demeanor is a gift to this forum. You’ve been through a lot, yet you’re so wildly positive, gracious, polite and fun. Such verve, spunk, intelligence, compassion, wit and strength. You’re as emotionally intelligent as you are clever. You’re as humble as you are confident - a truly enviable trait - and a wonderful mixture of both lighthearted fun and grown-up seriousness. You’re not at all bitter, but always wildly enthusiastic, helpful, kind, supportive, unaffected, and ready to rock ’n roll. (Mr. Bowie and Joan Jett are proud). I love that you love your doggies more than words can express. This type of “doggie-understanding” instantly connects people without words. I am connected to you, and will never forget the compassion that you showed when our girls were so terribly sick and passed away.

We sooooo appreciate your ongoing YLF support and loyalty. I have been privileged to meet you TWICE, and it looks like I might be hugging you in a few weeks too. Wooooohooooo. I’m the lucky one. We hope that you celebrate the fabness of you on your birthday. Doggies, cats and people who know you are blessed to have you in their lives. ROCK ON beautiful lady.

love Angie xo