You say it's your birthday!

As many of you know, November 11th is important for three unrelated reasons.  First, it was the day that the armistice marking the end of WWI was signed (hence its original name, Armistice Day) which ultimately became Veterans' Day; Second, it is the birthday of Kurt Vonnegut; and most importantly of all, it is the birthday of Terrie Sue Crabtree Sangiorgio, my Mom.

As I am again unable to celebrate the event in person, I am compelled to send my birthday wishes electronically.  Happy Birthday Mom!  (Click here!!)


Fig. 1: Mumsie and I

P.S. Watch the video quickly as the last time I did something like this (the infamous Basil video), I got a take-down notice from Warner Music Group.  Hopefully the video will last in tact long enough for everyone to see it.

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