Family birthday

 Happy birthday to my first son, Marty!

So he's turning 59.

It's hard for me to believe I have a son beginning his 60th year. 

I had an idea to post photos of his father, and his grandfathers, and his great-grandfathers...so we could tell if he looks anything like any of them.

But my photo albums and processes on this laptop are completely phoey. So my good wishes aren't interested in delving into why I can't copy and paste from one file into another, nor download anything. I really like showing visuals! So I'll try again for his 60th next year.

It's what I enjoy on other people's blogs.

Here he is with his dad on left, grandpa Norm, and grandma Mary. Marty might have been around 2.

This show a different three generations, with Marty on the right!

Will (now 28), Michael (now 37), Doug (now 83), Marty (now 59).

Will and Michael are Marty's sons. Doug is his father. This photo was taken at least two years ago, but I gave their ages as they are today. 

I think there's a likeness between all of them, but I've seen them all at their young ages (like Will and Michael.) 

Dear son...I do wish you a most enjoyable day to celebrate your birth (I was there, remember?) and many many happy returns. It's always neat to have had Mothers Day just a few weeks before yours...and some years your birthday is on Memorial Day, but at least there's almost always a long holiday weekend for you to celebrate YOUR DAY!

Today's quote:

When your real, effortless, joyful grateful nature is realized, it will not be inconsistent with the ordinary activities of life.

RAMANA MAHARSHI