29 Responses to “MY BIRTHDAY BLOG”

1. Ted Amoruso says:

   December 22, 2009 at 8:28 pm

   YOU LOOK GREAT JANE AS ALWATS!

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2. Joe Serra says:

   December 22, 2009 at 8:29 pm

   Came in on Twitter… Happy holidays to you – one of my heros. It’s cold and snowy in Chicago today – LA sounds like a vacation to me.

   Peace

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3. Daniel Garrett says:

   December 22, 2009 at 8:42 pm

   Hi Jane! Happiest of birthdays to you! You look fantastic in honor of your birthday – I am sharing a poem with you…by my dear and wonderful friend and poet, Mary Oliver.

   Happy Birthday!

   Singapore

   In Singapore, in the airport,
   A darkness was ripped from my eyes.
   In the women’s restroom, one compartment stood open.
   A woman knelt there, washing something
   in the white bowl.

   Disgust argued in my stomach
   and I felt, in my pocket, for my ticket.

   A poem should always have birds in it.
   Kingfishers, say, with their bold eyes and gaudy wings.
   Rivers are pleasant, and of course trees.
   A waterfall, or if that’s not possible, a fountain
   rising and falling.
   A person wants to stand in a happy place, in a poem.

   When the woman turned I could not answer her face.
   Her beauty and her embarrassment struggled together, and
   neither could win.
   She smiled and I smiled. What kind of nonsense is this?
   Everybody needs a job.

   Yes, a person wants to stand in a happy place, in a poem.
   But first we must watch her as she stares down at her labor,
   which is dull enough.
   She is washing the tops of the airport ashtrays, as big as
   hubcaps, with a blue rag.
   Her small hands turn the metal, scrubbing and rinsing.
   She does not work slowly, nor quickly, like a river.
   Her dark hair is like the wing of a bird.

   I don’t doubt for a moment that she loves her life.
   And I want to rise up from the crust and the slop
   and fly down to the river.
   This probably won’t happen.
   But maybe it will.
   If the world were only pain and logic, who would want it?

   Of course, it isn’t.
   Neither do I mean anything miraculous, but only
   the light that can shine out of a life. I mean
   the way she unfolded and refolded the blue cloth,
   The way her smile was only for my sake; I mean
   the way this poem is filled with trees, and birds.

   ~ Mary Oliver ~

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4. Catherine White says:

   December 22, 2009 at 9:07 pm

   Classy lady.

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5. Timothy Dougherty says:

   December 22, 2009 at 9:18 pm

   that is a nice birthday day, I wont wont say again how I spent my birthday this year.
   A happy birthday again Jane and many more

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6. pris robichaud says:

   December 22, 2009 at 9:38 pm

   Happy Birthday, Jane.
   You have had a wonderful year, best wishes to you and your family.

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7. Rita Owens says:

   December 22, 2009 at 9:54 pm

   Happy Birthday Jane…I miss seeing you and you look marvelous. Rita Owens..Atlanta

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8. Susan K. says:

   December 22, 2009 at 10:03 pm

   It’s great seeing you with the cast members of the play, “Baby It’s You”! I love seeing the pictures of Troy, Viva, Malcolm, and Miss Tulea! As always those grandchildren look absolutely adorable! With Nathalie and Lulu coming, you’re going to have everyone there for the holidays! What fun! Well, before I end this, I have to say…HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR JANE, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!!!!!!! What a lovely cake!

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9. Rain says:

   December 22, 2009 at 10:13 pm

   Happy Birthday and I agree, a Solstice is a very cool time to be born.

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10. Michael Dixon says:

    December 22, 2009 at 10:20 pm

    Dear Ms. Fonda,

    Wishing you the happiest of Birthdays, with an upcoming year of love, health and aspirations!

    Also, enjoy the Holidays with your Family.

    All the best,
    Michael

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11. Jennifer says:

    December 22, 2009 at 11:01 pm

    I may be the millionth person to point this out, but babies born on the winter solstice back in the days when Stonehenge was in regular use (by my ancestors) were probably so special that they were slated to be priests/priestesses and spiritual leaders for their entire lives. Many Stone Age religious sites in Britian were obviously lined up for honoring the longest night, when they communicated with the dead (?). We don’t know for sure about the details of these pre-literate people but what remains of their culture indicates that this was the case.

    Here’s to a very special woman born on this day –Happy birthday, Jane!

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12. Florence says:

    December 26, 2009 at 5:11 pm

    Happy birthday to you Jane d’une admiratrice en France. C’est vraiment super tout ce que vous faites et quelle énergie !!

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13. Linda says:

    December 26, 2009 at 9:21 pm

    It was my dear husband’s birthday also. Happy Birthday! I just found your blog, googling around about missing our dads. I like your older post about wishing your Dad could see you doing theater. My Dad and I had some rocky times near the end (he probably had a series of small strokes) but now I remember the good times.

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14. Mary Donnery says:

    December 28, 2009 at 10:51 am

    Namaste Jane,
    It’s lovely to see you online. Happy Birthday, wishing you peace, love & happiness…

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15. Angela says:

    December 28, 2009 at 1:56 pm

    I’ve followed your career since Barefoot, and think you are the finest actress. Always great to see you in a film, hope you make many, many more!
    Best wishes for a great 2010 Jane. U R the Best.

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16. ed says:

    December 28, 2009 at 4:57 pm

    Happy Birthday from one who was born on Summer Solstice!

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17. bonnie says:

    December 28, 2009 at 6:17 pm

    Happy Happy Birthday, Ms Fonda~! And Merry Christmas, Happy New Year as well. I wish you the best. The photos are great — beautiful kids, grandkids, and goodlooking guy for a great looking lady!
    Sharing your thoughts these past months has made us feel like we know you just a little bit, so I’m sure all of us who look forward to reading more about your fascinating life and times wish you continued adventures for the coming year.

    blessings to you and yours,
    bonnie

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18. saxonalchemist says:

    December 29, 2009 at 9:38 pm

    Hey Happy Birthday ! I think you must be in your sixties. You still look marvelous..I would even go so far as to say you still look sexy. Keep up the good looks. Have a nice birthday.

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19. Kostas Dogos says:

    December 30, 2009 at 12:14 pm

    Happy Birthday Jane for the 21st!
    My Best wishes for Happiness, Good Luck and
    Success, I hope ALL the Wishes you make to come
    true soon!
    Also Merry Christmas to you and your family!!

    Kostas Dogos , (Thessaloniki Greece)

    Kostas69_1@hotmail.com

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20. jan says:

    December 30, 2009 at 9:54 pm

    We share the same birthday! And my name is Jan! I’ve always looked up to you and found you to be a kindred spirit!

    Best for 2010!

    jan

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21. Geotravel says:

    December 30, 2009 at 10:34 pm

    Hi Jane,

    i love the look of your birthday cake. On my screen it looks a lovely seafoam. Keep on being a positive-type woman. You certainly have learned a lot since you started blogging…why ahead of me.

    Met your father a couple of years’ before his death when he was in rural Ontario filming. We spoke alone. He asked me some fascinating questions. If I ever meet you in person I’ll relate one question in particular. What a fabulous actor your father Henry Fonda. Runs in the family i guess!!!

    May

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22. S.D. says:

    December 30, 2009 at 11:52 pm

    Hi Jane, I started reading your book “My life so far” two days ago and let me tell you it’s un-put-down-able. I never thought “Barbarella” and a first generation Australian 37 year old who has only just finished her university degree would have anything common – but we do. In the book you articulate so many of my own feelings and experiences even though our contexts are different. Furthermore, I have already recommended the book to men I know (including my partner) as I feel they would learn a lot about women by reading it. I bid you and yours all the best for 2010 as I fasten my seat belt in readiness for Chapter four. S.D.

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23. frederique dhenein says:

    January 1, 2010 at 11:55 am

    very very happy new year invincible Jane,and wishing you well for all your projects and everything fine to those close to your heart! frederique dhenein

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24. Annette says:

    January 1, 2010 at 2:08 pm

    I was born December 21 also and never looked at that day as you have described here on your blog. Thanks for the insight! Happy New Years:)

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25. Brandon says:

    January 1, 2010 at 9:48 pm

    Oh Jane–my birthday is the 22nd! Happy belated!

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26. Crystle says:

    January 2, 2010 at 12:27 am

    I was watching “Monster-in Law” and I thought about looking you up. Your site is awesome, thanks for doing it. Happy Birthday! Time to get back to the movie, makes me laugh everytime I see it. Thanks for all that you do, your a classy lady and I hope that we’ll see lots more from you in the future.

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27. CARMEN GIL says:

    January 2, 2010 at 10:55 am

    Dear Jane:
    Each year you are more beautiful!
    A big huge from Spain
    I wish you and your family Happy New Year
    Thank you to share with us your photos.Really wonderful!

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28. Elsie Maio says:

    January 13, 2010 at 9:25 pm

    Jaynie, Dec 21 is cool, but Dec 20 cooler! LOL from Santa Fe and NYC. We Sag’s are bi-locational– at least. Happy MMX. E.

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