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Mr. So Sunshine

January 20, 2009 by WendyB

My gorgeous father, GeorgeB, wants to tell you about his charming friend Mike, who not only voted for me in the Weblog Awards all the way from China, but also said that my smile is “so sunshine.”

In a comment left on a previous post, GeorgeB said:

“I met Mike on a cruise down the Yangtze River in June 2006. He is a very pleasant person and he told me about his family and goals. He has 2 children – a daughter about 13 and a son about 7. His wife was a school teacher but lost her job when the second child was born. His goals include building a house with enough room for his parents, who lived in a small village about 10 hours away. In his New Year email he wrote that the house has been built and that they will live together this year. We had a great time in China and Mike was a big part of it.”

Here’s a picture of Mike Sunshine cruising the Yangtze with my gorgeous mother BarbaraB.

Mike Sunshine and BarbaraB

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  1. Lynette says

    January 21, 2009 at 12:07 am

    I love this, WendyB! How tiny the earth really is, when you get right down to it. And I adore what Mike had to say about voting for you. Your mother is truly gorgeous. In fact, your dad’s pretty good looking himself. You and your sister came from fine stock, that’s all I have to say.

    Love your red, white and blue post!

  2. SnapandPrint says

    January 21, 2009 at 12:08 am

    He is right your smile IS so sunshine!

    Isn’t it great when you meet a person when you least expect it that ends up being as important to your life, like your parents with Mike?

    Thnks for sharing this story. 🙂

  3. Raven says

    January 21, 2009 at 12:10 am

    You really look like your mom!

  4. Sharon Rose says

    January 21, 2009 at 12:35 am

    Hi there-what a lovely picture, China would be an awesome place to visit.

  5. Sharon Rose says

    January 21, 2009 at 12:36 am

    Hi there-what a lovely picture, China would be an awesome place to visit.

  6. Fashion_Loving_Stylist says

    January 21, 2009 at 12:40 am

    That is lovely! How you enjoying DC? Did you go to the festivities today?

  7. stef m says

    January 21, 2009 at 12:47 am

    Love people like Mike!

  8. Skye says

    January 21, 2009 at 1:11 am

    Ooh, you really look like your mum. And I agree, definitely a sunshine smile!

  9. janettaylor says

    January 21, 2009 at 4:21 am

    Oh and what kind of true, Wendy!

    Your smile really sunshine… 😉

    xoxo: Janet

  10. Little Lj says

    January 21, 2009 at 4:48 am

    WendyB you look so much like your mum! She’s so pretty! I love Mr. So Sunshine! I think he should have his own internet following!

  11. Aretha says

    January 21, 2009 at 6:11 am

    He seems such a nice person!

  12. Kira Fashion says

    January 21, 2009 at 7:14 am

    wendy,

    what is the best vintage store in NYC?

    a kiss and a hug,
    thanks a lot in advance!

  13. Jill says

    January 21, 2009 at 7:18 am

    He seems like such a lovely person. i adore the “sunshine” comment.

  14. CDP says

    January 21, 2009 at 7:49 am

    I’m glad Mike Sunshine’s house has been built. Gorgeous picture!

  15. fashion herald says

    January 21, 2009 at 8:26 am

    congratulations to Mike Sunshine, on building your home in China!

  16. enc says

    January 21, 2009 at 8:28 am

    Mr. So Sunshine is a sunshiny person, too! Look at him!

  17. DaisyChain says

    January 21, 2009 at 10:10 am

    aw, this post made me smile the biggest smile I’ve smiled all day.

  18. lisa says

    January 21, 2009 at 12:21 pm

    This post was just as sunshine as your smile. And oh my goodness, I can’t get over the family resemblance between you and your mother–you both have lovely eyes, the same smile and the same flawless complexion. 🙂

  19. K.Line says

    January 21, 2009 at 1:13 pm

    Great photo. Love this post!

  20. Dana says

    January 21, 2009 at 3:01 pm

    He voted for you because your blog is SO SUNSHINE jeje.

    I voted for you as well 🙂

  21. Savvy Mode SG says

    January 21, 2009 at 3:46 pm

    i totally agree with you about diamonds. i am the biggest rock possbile and it doesn’t have to be a tiffany!

  22. KD says

    January 21, 2009 at 3:57 pm

    That’s cute!

  23. Suze says

    January 21, 2009 at 4:02 pm

    You are sunshine. Now where is my pound cake?

  24. KT says

    January 21, 2009 at 4:16 pm

    Isn’t it amazing how people come into your life sometimes and the impact they have on you?

  25. Theresa says

    January 21, 2009 at 4:59 pm

    awww!!! thats a lovely story, i have to agree, you have a great sunshine smile

  26. La Belette Rouge says

    January 21, 2009 at 5:05 pm

    Very sweet. Love this story. Your father sounds like a great guy. And, Mike is right.

  27. miss cavendish says

    January 21, 2009 at 5:14 pm

    Your smile is indeed sunshine.

  28. Prunella Jones says

    January 21, 2009 at 5:55 pm

    Mike hit the nail on the head. Your smile is pure giddy warmth and charm. Lucky! I bet you can get away with all kinds of deviant behavior just by flashing that grin.

  29. Nina (femme rationale) says

    January 21, 2009 at 8:37 pm

    aw, i love this. amazing how complete strangers can just be so generous and so heartfelt. gives you hope.

  30. tigerandtale says

    January 22, 2009 at 1:12 am

    He is so adorable. I want to penpal with him. Hook me up! x

  31. Rollergirl says

    January 22, 2009 at 1:57 pm

    Aw, too cute. Your mum does have a sunshiny vibe about her too. And she also has a Beach Boys’ song name (kind of)…

    [Hang on…why is the word verification coming up as FROWN?]

  32. Duchesse says

    January 23, 2009 at 10:52 am

    Wow, now I see where you get it! Delightful story, Wendy!

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