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!
