This is a picture of my Mom and I on my birth day 47 years ago…it wasn’t my first birthday though, that came a year later—in 1962! I suppose today technically could be called my “48th birthday” if you add the one I had one year before my first birthday.
Here’s something to think about…even though I might say I’m turning 47 today, I am really done with 47. Starting today, I am actually in my 48th year of life, but I will say I’m 47 if someone asks me how old I am (if I can remember)! Confusing, huh? And now that I think about it, my Gramma Ruth is nearly done with her 98th year, even though she (and other people) say she’s ninety-seven-and-a-half.
Moving on now… Hey—I did have hair! And yes…they did have color film in those days!
Here’s the clinic in San Jose, Costa Rica…
Even a pic of the hallway inside!!
Thanks for having me Mom!






Yay! Happy Birthday
Great photos! What an artsy shot of the hallway. Very cool. Have a fantastic birthday. I love you.
Happy first of your 48th year Day Mike! I sure enjoy your blog and appreciated your forthrightness in the “Out of the Zone” one.
Happy birthday, Mike!! I loved the Out of the Zone, too. Thanks for sharing it with our NFC community.
Hey! Another February B.Day – Cool!! Happy Day Mike.
Thanks to each one of you! Your nice comments and birthday wishes made my eyes get blurry!