"In his domestic administration my father had this system . . . to keep a journal and insert in it all occurrences of any note . . . A record very pleasant to look at when time begins to efface the memory of events, and very well suited to get us out of perplexity: When was such and such a thing begun? When completed? What retinues came? How long did they stay? Our trips, our absences; marriages; deaths; the receipt of happy or unhappy news . . . An ancient custom, which I think it would be good to revive, each man in each man's home. And I think I am a fool to have neglected it." (Montaigne, Book I, Essay 35 (publ. 1580))

Monday, July 30, 2012

EPG birthday

Continuing a practice noted here, here's a photo for the July 30 birthday boy:  EPG.

This was taken on July 27, 2003 - EPG was a mere 17.  (Or nearly so - I don't recall why the celebration was held a few days early.)

I rather liked this photo grouping.  PJ no doubt taking a straight-on picture with a camera using conventional film.  Mark S. prep'ing for graduation, it appears.

Happy birthday!


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