There are a bunch of famous people whose birthdays are today, October 1. There's Walter Matthau. Vladimir Horowitz. James Whitmore. Jimmy Carter! Roger Williams. Supreme court justice William Rehnquist. Tom Bosley - Mr. Cunningham! George Peppard. Sir Richard Harris. Rod Carew. Stephen Collins. Julie Andrews - the hills ARE alive! Randy Quaid.

But while those people may be famous - or infamous - none can hold a candle to our own dear maliwane. She of the forgiving nature, she of the GIVING nature, with an open heart and a kind word for anyone and everyone. To her I raise a glass of cheer and wish her - HAPPY BIRTHDAY.