Science makes the beat go on forever

[sovay]

My father was born in a year of flying saucers. He keeps waiting for them to come back for him, but since he's still on this planet, we celebrated his sixty-sixth birthday today with hamburgers and angelfood cake and books. My mother is reading my niece's unbirthday present to her, a picture book about being followed around by ideas. I spent some time clearing branches out of the side yard. My father is talking about New York City; my brother leaves for Radolfzell tomorrow. Geopolitically, things are worse every time I look. On the household level—this is important—today is all right.

Comments

[selkie]

I'm so glad. This birthday definitely rates a shehechyanu.

It reminds me of the thingy about the universe unfolding as it should.

[yhlee]

Happy birthday to your dad!

[umadoshi]

On the household level—this is important—today is all right.

I'm very glad to hear it. Happy birthday to your dad!

[rushthatspeaks]

Happy birthday to your dad! And well done everybody!

Love.

[choco_frosh]

Happy birthday, your father!

[pameladean]

I am so glad to hear this. *emphatic hug*

P.

[sartorias]

Happy birthday to your dad! If he's 66, he must have been born the year I was, or maybe the year after. I did not know about the UFOs! This is wonderful!

May he have many, many more!

[asakiyume]

Very, very happy that he *is* still on this planet. Birthdays that are divisible by 11 are special.

Many, many happy returns of the day.

[nineweaving]

Happy birthday to your father! And to all of you, happiness.

Nine

[thisbluespirit]

Aw, I'm glad to hear it. (Today is important. <3)

[phi]

Masha'allah! I'm very glad to hear your father remains with us. Please wish him a very happy birthday from Mike and me!

[ladymondegreen]

Many happy returns of the day. I am very grateful that you all get to celebrate it.

[gwynnega]

Happy birthday to your dad!