Birthdays

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Missing Missouri College Student Remembered On Her 24th Birthday

HuffingtonPost.com | David Lohr | Posted 05.23.2012

Wednesday is a somber day for the family of a Missouri college student who has been missing for more than five months. It is Phoenix Coldon's 24th ...

The View from My 31st Birthday

Kaylee Scottaline | Posted 05.21.2012

Kaylee Scottaline

So what if my life isn't exactly what my 20-something self thought it would be by now? I still have plenty of time to accomplish everything I want in life, and I'm not afraid to climb the mountains it takes to enjoy the view.

LOOK: How Common Are Your Kids' Birthdays? (INFOGRAPHIC)

Posted 05.16.2012

If your child was born on Christmas, you may hear complaints about fewer birthday presents than other kids and more holiday hoo-ha to contend with. (B...

Happy Birthday, Stephen Colbert!

Posted 05.13.2012

Nation, today comedian Stephen Colbert is 48! Colbert is perhaps best known for his patriotic, right-wing news anchor character (yes, it's an act) ...

A Mother's Scorecard

Sherri Edwards | Posted 05.10.2012

Sherri Edwards

Year 7: Nothing will be more endearing than coming home to find your husband with his hair in barrettes having a tea party with your daughters.

This Evil Clown Gets Paid To Stalk Your Child

The Huffington Post | Andy Campbell | Posted 05.08.2012

Attention parents: Just in case your children don't have anything to talk about in therapy, here's something you might want to consider: Dominic D...

Friday Forties: Time Keeps on Spinning

Christopher Caen | Posted 05.04.2012

Christopher Caen

Through it all, Bill's is still there. And the city is still here. And 47 years later I am still here. I think it's time for a burger.

Man Performs Shakespeare With 25 Different Voices

Posted 04.23.2012

Today marks the approximate birth and death of our friend, William Shakespeare. We would like to mourn the passing of the Great Bard through a silly v...

Happy Birthday, Eva Longoria! (SLIDESHOW)

Posted 03.16.2012

In honor of actress and philanthropist Eva Longoria’s birthday today, we wanted to share some quirky facts on The Desperate Housewives star. We ...

A Kid-Friendly New York City Birthday Adventure

Lisa McElroy | Posted 05.12.2012

Lisa McElroy

On Fifth Avenue, a toy soldier calls out, "McElroy family? Come on in and let me show you around!"

Seeing All My Colors Beyond the Shade of Grey

Jenna Benn | Posted 05.02.2012

Jenna Benn

As I approach my one-year birthday and I reflect on what it means to be tied up and untied, I am reminded the importance of holding on to hope, of dreaming big, and believing that miracles can and do happen.

'So What Day Do You Celebrate?'

Sonal Soni | Posted 04.30.2012

Sonal Soni

Why choose just one day when you can have a two-day celebration with people wishing you 'happy birthday' over an extended period of time?

Years Later, Teacher Sends Hundreds Of Birthday Cards To Former Students

Posted 02.29.2012

Lois Hayes, 66, may have retired from her career at an elementary school, but she hasn't forgotten her former students. Every week the Lexington, ...

The 8 Variations of "Happy Birthday" on Facebook

Uloop | Posted 04.25.2012

Uloop

Is it just me or has Facebook ruined birthday wishes?

Happy Birthday, Shepard Fairey

Posted 02.15.2012

On this day (February 15) in 1970, Shepard Fairey was born. The now-infamous graphic designer, illustrator, and poster fanatic emerged on the scene th...

Returning the Favor: Learning to Love Our Parents Unconditionally

Ned Brody | Posted 04.08.2012

Ned Brody

My mother was more likely to break an arm chasing after us (which she did) than receive the embrace of a loving son. But the more I thought about it, the more I realized that my upbringing wasn't the reason my love for her came with conditions.

Milestone or Millstone?

Peter Davis | Posted 03.27.2012

Peter Davis

This month something happened to me that had never happened before. Absolutely unprecedented. It may be accurate to say that what happened to me is infinitely preferable to the alternative. I turned seventy-five.

Will You Be Free by Your Birthday?

Dr. Cara Barker | Posted 03.26.2012

Dr. Cara Barker

We write our narrative. Either we write new chapters, or we stay stuck in the old, cardboard, dry, lifeless dusty pages as if they belonged to today.

Arresting Images From A National Heroine's 600th Birthday

Posted 01.06.2012

Nicholas Sarkozy, the President of France, marked the 600th anniversary of Joan of Arc's birth by giving a grand speech about political unity today. T...

Age of Gregarious

Ellen Dolgen | Posted 02.29.2012

Ellen Dolgen

Now, I'm not saying you should go out and buy some coveralls and start braiding your hair again with a soggy stuffed animal in hand, but if you're going to focus on any one resolution, resolve to value yourself, not a number.

Which Controversial Pundit Turned 50 Today?

www.snakkle.com | Posted 12.08.2011

Ann Coulter is turning the big 5-0, and Snakkle dug up some amazing pre-fame Ann pics to go along with a few of her crazier quotes over the years. So ...

Merry Birthday! Is Your Birthday During the Holidays?

Maggie Lamond Simone | Posted 01.28.2012

Maggie Lamond Simone

Let's face it; where your birthday falls can be directly proportional to how much attention you get, and things like that are darn important. They affect self-esteem. They affect sibling relations. And, of course, they affect presents.

Is TSA's 10th Birthday A Cause for Celebration?

Christopher Elliott | Posted 01.16.2012

Christopher Elliott

Although its supporters will probably spend the coming days talking about its apparent successes, the question of whether we're better off with this fledgling $8 billion-a-year federal agency remains very much unanswered.

PHOTOS: My Super Sweet 50: 8 Fun Ways To Celebrate Half A Century

Posted 12.27.2011

MTV's reality TV show "My Super Sweet 16" gives the world a glance into the lives of privileged teens throwing extravagant, over-the-top, coming of ag...

Simon Cowell, Vladimir Putin & More: Today's Famous Birthdays

The Huffington Post | Posted 12.07.2011

In a world with nearly 7 billion people, chances are someone famous is celebrating their birthday today. And indeed: Simon Cowell, Vladimir Putin, ...