A Day in the Life of This Funny Old World

 For the birthday girl...

My mother was bright, happy, 

she'd merrily make conversation 

with a broom handle.  She believed

that there was good faith, good heart,

and good hope in all citizens.  

She gave the world a lot more credit perhaps 

than it deserves, but that was her way. 

"The Wish" {Introduction}

Bruce Springsteen 

My mom was truthfulness, consistency, good humor,

professionalism, grace, kindness, optimism, civility,

fairness, pride in yourself, responsibility, love,

faith in your family, commitment, joy your work, 

and a never-say-die thirst for living - for living.

For living and for life. 

"The Wish" {Introduction}

Bruce Springsteen 

She was all that - and a cup of coffee too.  

Happy Birthday, and much love always, Mom. 

-AK