Dad

April 26^th.

• The 116^th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar.
• My dad’s birthday.
• My dad occasionally listens to Gregorian chants.
• I will not make fun of this, as it is his birthday.

April 26^th.

• Carol Burnett was born in 1933.
• My dad was born the same day, 12 years later.
• Carol’s a comedian.
• My dad dressed up as a clown for my birthday party when I was little.
• He even wore fake ears.

April 26^th.

• Jet Li was born.
• Did I mention it’s my dad’s birthday today?
• Jet Li can kick high.
• My dad taught kids to kick soccer balls.

April 26^th.

• Count Basie died.
• My dad doesn’t plan on dying today.
• Basie was a jazz bandleader.
• My dad likes jazz.

April 26^th.

• It’s Take Your Daughter to Work Day.
• My dad has a daughter.
• She went to work today.

April 26^th.

• In 1966, Steven Truscott’s case was referred to the Supreme Court. His conviction was upheld.
• He didn’t do it.
• Neither did my dad.
• I’ve read a lot of books on Truscott.
• My dad reads a lot of books.

Happy birthday, Dad. And thanks for the history lesson.