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In the olden days, all executives had secretaries and they were called secretaries and they were in charge of details. I was a speech writer which meant I spent a lot of time with executives - well, actually, a lot of time hovering outside their offices waiting for my time with the executives. Outside their office with their secretaries.

Most of the secretaries I dealt with were used to speech writers of the male persuasion and they felt no bond. I worked hard to cultivate a bond because I needed all the help I could get and secretaries saved my ass many many many times. Plus we shared lots of giggles. During my speech writing years, I worked closely with about 6 different executives at one time or another and spanned about 8 different secretaries.

This morning I had emails from 4 of them. It's been years - in some cases, 20, since I've even seen them or even talked to them. And they never forget my birthday. It's an amazing thing and wonderful. It's also the first time I've had email addresses for 3 of them. I love that.

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Date: 2005-03-28 04:42 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] rivendweller.livejournal.com
Happy Birthday, Susan! I hope you have a wonderful day.

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Date: 2005-03-28 04:58 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] frl.livejournal.com
Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday!!!!!!

May your day be the most awesome birthday yet!

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Date: 2005-03-28 05:10 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] letmesaythis.livejournal.com
Happy Birthday, dear Susan, happy birthday to youuuuuuuu!

Happy Birthday!!!

Date: 2005-03-28 05:12 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] katbyte.livejournal.com
Happy Birthday!!! Thanks for making my life more interesting.

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Date: 2005-03-28 05:17 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] tabbarama.livejournal.com
Happy Birthday!!!!!

Happy Birthday ...

Date: 2005-03-28 05:29 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ruby-stone.livejournal.com
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... have a good day Susan :)

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Date: 2005-03-28 06:09 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] dizzdvl.livejournal.com
That is so neat!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I hope it's nice out and you think about grabbing some General's chicken on the way home!

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Date: 2005-03-28 07:28 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] nt.livejournal.com
Happy birthday, Susan!

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Date: 2005-03-28 09:27 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ms-hackman.livejournal.com
Hey! Happy birthday!!!

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Date: 2005-03-28 10:46 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] pheon.livejournal.com
Oh, yes, always pay attention to the secretaries (now known as administrative assistants) as they control a lot of access. I always tried to make friends with them, especially those who worked for the senior executives. It was an even trade: I got information about what was going on politically and she (only once was it not a she) got explanations as to what some of the technical jargon actually meant, which made her look good to her boss.

By the way, Happy Birthday!

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Date: 2005-03-28 11:40 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] teasdale.livejournal.com
Happy Birthday!

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Date: 2005-03-29 01:23 am (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] jawnbc
happy birthday Goddess!

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Date: 2005-03-29 02:40 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ruralrob.livejournal.com
Happy birthday, Susan!

Oops!

Date: 2005-03-29 02:41 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] victory-rose.livejournal.com
I totally forgot yours - sorry, although I suspect birthdays don't mean very much to you. Still, happy belated birthday, and hope it was a good one.

Re: Oops!

Date: 2005-03-29 02:44 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] victory-rose.livejournal.com
Actually, come to think of it, because of the time difference, I am not belated at all. Still, have the best. ;-)

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Date: 2005-03-29 02:54 am (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] kyrielle
Happy birthday!

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