Words of Worth

“This is 95!”

Today is my Mom’s 95^th birthday! She does not like any attention or fuss made about her day, and she didn’t want any lawn ornaments, which have become so popular since Covid, announcing her big day. However, 95 is a big deal and while my family tried to keep the fuss to a minimum, we had to celebrate in some fashion! Instead of doing lawn ornaments, we hung 95^th birthday banners and streamers inside her house, sang off key, opened presents, and ate…

Happy 95th Birthday, Dad!

Five years ago today, on Sunday, May 24, 2015, my Dad celebrated his 90^th birthday! Now today, Sunday, May 24, 2020, my Dad is celebrating his 95^th birthday. I have never personally known a 95 year-old, or been related to one!  Today I can say I both know and am related to one!

I met him when he was just 31 years old and he punched the doctor who delivered me because he was so happy to have a daughter. But…