Today is my grandmother's birthday. If she were still alive she would be 101. My grandmother was 25 when my dad was born on December 24, 1931. My dad was 25 when I was born on December 12, 1956. When Kate was born on January 10, 1986, I was 29. Oops.
In my family, a number of us were all born within four days of each other. I was born on the twelfth. Frank was born on the sixteenth. Grandmommie was born on the twentieth. Dad was born on the twenty-fourth. Kate was supposed to be born on the twenty-eighth. Oops.
Instead, she was born on January 10th. I think she still owes me about $1500.00 for the potential tax deduction she would have been if born in 1985. Not that I'd try to collect. Kate says, "thanks, dad."
Kate has been a pretty good investment, overall. She has held her value, with some appreciation. I haven't had her appraised and there is no Dow Jones index for daughters. She is sweet. Very intelligent. And pretty. She is a good friend, for a daughter. I am sure she will take care of me when I am old and doddering.
Right, Kate?
Kate says, "no way."
What do you expect? Kids.
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1906 -2007 = 101 years
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