Why observe the annual rituals? You may have different reasons. Here are a few of mine (in no particular order of importance):
- It becomes too easy (living miles apart) to take each other for granted. I want to remember always what value there is in each person that is irreplaceable and irreducible to what one produces or earns or contributes.
- Occasionally, birthday cake tastes really good and no one wails on you for consuming unneeded carbs.
- It is an excuse to indulge in generosity that trumps just about any reason not to.
- Bithdays bring us together and for a few moments, at least, we are a tangible family.
- Ignored birthdays don't go away, they just get lonelier.
- Getting older is way better that not getting older!
Why do YOU celebrate birthdays?
Love you always,
Dad
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