This is my Dad. I have no idea what is going on in this picture, but he is open-mouth-happy, which is probably the type of happy he will be all day because it is his birthday!
Happy Birthday, Dad!
Not only was my Dad born on an October 6th, but Edith Piaf got married on an October 6th, Jane Eyre was published on October 6th, The Jazz Singer was released on an October 6th, and LSD was declared illegal on one o' them October Sixes as well!
Wild.
If it weren't for my Dad (and Mom, but whose birthday is it?) and his generous contributions to the cause, this blog would not be possible. Nor would this trip. Or my entire college experience really. I like to think that when my Dad celebrates life, he does it by helping other people celebrate life... every one of his birthday's has been a trip to a show, or a trip to Disneyland, or a trip to the aquarium... was that a birthday? I seem to remember that...
Anyway. It's the morning here, but it's an ungodly hour there. Happy Birthday, Dad! I hope the people there surround you with a joyous air and you have a nice day, reminded of how nice it is to be alive.
Colin Meloy was born on an October 6th as well, and this song is called O, Valencia!
4 comments:
Thanks for the kind words Christopher; it's nice to be appreciated (finally). Kind of a shock to see some old man at the top of your new post -- and then (with horror) realize who it is. I also like the song. Colin Meloy, like many October 6'ers you mention, is obviously very talented...
that's perhapsd the most unflattering picture, but as you have to paprazzi stalk dad to get a good pic....i guess that was the best shot.
We're doing our best to create that joyous air--Sara's preparing paella and we plan to have a feast.
Okay -- you're going to have to update your blog if only to take my picture off the top of the page. You're probably losing readers by the thousands...
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