It’s my birthday and Mother’s Day at the same time.

This coincidence with another holiday has been a part of my life, no matter where I lived.

Back in the old country of Czechoslovakia, my birthday coincided with the Czech Independence Day. We’ve always had it off as a national holiday.

Later, the new Czech regime changed the holiday to May 8, when the American troops freed the town of Pilsner from the Nazi occupation. But the capital Prague was freed by the Soviet troops on May 9 which ended World War II. You can’t change history.

I love the dichotomy that the country kept the old socialist holidays like the International Women’s Day and added Western holidays like Mother’s Day.

My mom always says that the entire country breaks into blossoms to celebrate.

I love May because of the awakening of nature after the long winter.

I always get orchids for my birthday as they are my favorite flowers. I have a pretty decent collection of phalaenopsis orchids known as moth orchids.

This year I am so grateful for the vaccine and for the good news from our son. We’ve had one dose of Moderna vaccine already, and we’re gearing up for the second one.

I am feeling blessed to be a mother and privileged to be doing what I love the most: writing.

I am looking forward to this selling season as the country opens up. I am excited about my new podcast show “For the love of books” featuring Indie authors. Become a guest or a sponsor.

Thank you for all the birthday wishes and blessings.

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