Don't say...40 !
Today is the official 40th of Alexander....I didn't get to spend any face to face time with him today but I will catch up on Friday for dinner at Tats ( I don't actually own a suit and the process of acquiring a dinner jacket is usually complicated).
I said at his party, I have to admit harbouring a certain brotherly jealousy toward him...you see, he was good at sport, he liked fruit, he's wise with money....but hey, I am clearly over it, clearly. The most significant thing about him is his devotion to his daughter...he's an eternally patient father.
Earlier today we met with the Big B at some cool coffee shop where the waitress took our complete order by memory...and of course, we dithered, changed our minds...and she stil got it right !
November 2, 2008 at 12:10 PM
Well what can I say accept thanks to you Pinga for making my birthday "the best ever" ... and especially for all the many thoughtful things you did to make it memorable. You've also kept me on my feet over the last 6 years. I could never adequately put into words just how lucky I am to have you as my big brother.
And if I am better than you at sport and finances (that one is particularly arguable)- then you are living proof that life is not "about what's better than." Your life is wonderful because you don't focus on what's better than. You focus on the things that matter and we all see that in your beautiful family. If I am a good father to Frankie it is largely because I have been watching and learning from you.
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