"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))

Friday, August 10, 2012

PJr birthday

PJr's birthday today (though Nedda and he aren't in the US to celebrate).   So in honor of the occasion, here's a birthday photo from 2003 (same year as this birthday photo).

Not sure what was up in summer 2003 - this photo was taken August 3 - missed the actual birth date for both EPG and PJr for whatever reason.

In any event, all clearly was made well at this celebration due to (1) two birthday cakes; and (2) Pat H's lusty singing of the birthday tune.

Happy birthday.


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