Pretty In Pink

Today is my mother's first birthday in heaven. She would have been 84 years old if she were still here.

I'm sure she's having a big time with all the rest of the good ones who are now gone, and she's probably thrilled that she finally got God to come to one of her parties!

This photo was taken at a family friend's house in Wurtsboro Hills, New York. The year was 1980. She was 38 years old. My mother had that scoop-neck t-shirt in every color, and she looked stunning in each one.  

Happy Birthday, Mommy!

You are loved and missed.

Here are some other birthday posts from over the years:

2024     2018     2017     2016     2015     2014     2013     2012     2011     2010     2009

2008      2007     2006     2005

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2025: Sorry, no post on this day.
2024: Two Years Into Being An Octogenarian
2023: Sorry, no post on this day.
2022: Sorry, no post on this day.
2021: Sorry, no post on this day.
2020: Sorry, no post on this day.
2019: Sorry, no post on this day.
2018: The Spirit Of '76
2017: When The Years Have Been Good To You
2016: Birthday Star
2015: Look At Me. I'm Three.
2014: Made In 1942
2013: Her Happiness Is OUR Reward
2012: A Student Of Life
2011: There Is No One Alive Who Is Youer Than You
2010: The Serious Bather
2009: There's More To The Woman With The Mona Lisa Smile Than Meets The Eye
2008: Blond Bombshell Birthday
2007: Milestones And Yardsticks: How To Measure A Good Life
2006: The Roaring Twenties
2005: Escape

The Class That Both Makes And Loses Me Money

Another recertification class in the books.

Every two years, Ed and I have to attend a class to update our security clearances, which also includes an online CABS (Continued Awareness of Business and Safety) class and HazMat (Hazardous Materials) certification. 

It usually lasts two days; it's extremely boring, but they provide food and drinks, and the last few years it's been held at the conference center of the local casino, so on breaks we have an opportunity to go gamble and lose money.

This year I lost $120.00, but I'm good for another two years!

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2025: We'll Be Seeing You Soon
2024: Peacocks In The Park
2023: In The Heart Of The Baroque City
2022: Campo Wind
2021: Sorry, no post on this day.
2020: Sorry, no post on this day.
2019: Rock Solid Saint
2018: Rainforest Adventures
2017: Low Ceiling In The Desert
2016: An Original Recycler
2015: There's A Black Hole In The Desert (With Truck Parking)
2014: Strength In Numbers
2013: Woman Cannot Live On Bread Alone
2012: Why Milk Is ALWAYS At The Top Of My Shopping List
2011: Fun For Sale
2010: Dublin Is Incredibly Corny
2009: Welcome To Snowhio
2008: When Big Hair And Denim Were King
2007: Open 24 Hours
2006: Lucky One Eye
2005: Sorry, no post on this day. The blog didn’t start until May 2005!