If you've ever met my dad, you know that he's pretty funny and in general, one of the most likable people you'll ever meet. In fact, I've always been proud to be my father's daughter because he is such a funny, good-natured and upbeat kind of guy. Once upon a time he used to masquerade as a clown named "Chuckles" and had a magic show that went along with the act. We discussed recently that he would like to be buried in his over-sized red clown shoes if life ever comes to that. He's slow to anger (although I have a funny memory of him kicking one of our horses when I was growing up because the horse had kicked me). My dad also loves interesting and unusual things.FOR EXAMPLE, did you know that 88 is a super palindrome birthday? If you had any conversation with my dad at all in the last week, I'm sure you're well aware of what this is and why it's important. If you haven't talked to my dad, I'll fill you in. Your super palindrome birthday is one that is the same going forwards as it is backwards and upside too. Anyway you turn that number, you get the same number. Pretty much most people get to the first one -- 11 -- but not that many people get to the next one, 88. And, the odds of getting to the one after that -- 101 -- are pretty slim. Dad thinks that at both 11 and 101, you probably don't care as much about your birthday being a super palindrome.
So, here's to my dad! May he have the best super palindrome year ever from every direction that you look at it and I look forward to celebrating your next one with you! Love you!
