Birthday Traditions
Fall vibes on a rainy day, as we creep closer to the last official day of summer. There’s something about a rainy September afternoon that makes everything feel a little cozier, the cooler air, the changing light, and that unmistakable hint that a new season is on its way. My youngest son was born on the autumnal equinox, September 22nd, and he has always seemed to embrace the cooler weather that comes along with his birthday. It’s hard to believe that this week he’s turning 36 years old! Seriously…how did that happen? Tradition has always required that the birthday child gets to choose whatever they want for birthday dinner and dessert. His choice has remained remarkably consistent over the years: Toscana soup is always on the menu, and this year he requested cheesecake for dessert. No complaints from me, I’m happy to make whatever keeps the birthday traditions alive. My daughter arrived with her family for the celebration, and we spent a rainy afternoon together, eating, laughing a...
