I sent flowers to my mom every year on my birthday every year from the time I was a teenager until she passed away in 2014. As #5 of 6 kids, the day I was born - January 29, 1962 - was probably the only day it was just her and me.
Mom was a writer, a newspaper editor, and a savant musician who could play anything with strings, keys, or foot pedals. She went by her middle name, Lois, but her first name was Wilma, which I thought was awesome because Wilma is obviously the best Flintstones character.
She opened the door and brought me into a beautiful world 60 years ago today. I'm celebrating all the gifts Mom gave me, including my life and a deep love of language.
Here's the book she wrote about the building of the Fort Peck Dam.
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