Mom Birthdays

Happy February birthday to you! (And if you missed January’s birthday post, it’s right here!) Shared birthdays have always fascinated me. When reading a biography, I pause for a moment when the author mentions the subject’s birthday wondering if I know anyone else born on that day. I try to draw connections between the people and think…

Happy January birthday to you! Every year on July 16, I request some of that vacation time I never use, spend most of the day entirely by myself, and then celebrate with an ice cream cake, a glass of wine, and Googling “who else was born on July 16?” Turns out civil rights activist and…