Loved seeing a photo of your father and the description of what his birthday meant to you and what it demanded of his daughters! It says a lot about his presence in your memoir. Also loved getting your broad (both high and popular art) suggestions of things to see and read. I plan to run out to the Henry Taylor exhibit. An end of the year treat!
A lovely nostalgic post, Victoria - you sketch your father for us so evocatively, by telling us about a few of the things he loved. I also enjoyed your year's round-up and hope those exhibitions will be heading to the UK in 2024!
I happen to be a twin, and I've always shared my birthday with someone else. Not Jesus, but still - I understand where your dad is coming from! Always having to split a gift, etc...
I'm on the opposite end of the spectrum, though: I hate it when my birthday is just about *me*. It makes me SO uncomfortable.
Happy holidays to you! Looking forward to hearing more about your father's story in the new year.
Yes, lots of families have birthday clusters too-- with a “birthday week,” for example. I could see how it would be nice to share that and celebrate together.
Happy new year to you too! It’s been so nice to be in conversation this way.
Loved seeing a photo of your father and the description of what his birthday meant to you and what it demanded of his daughters! It says a lot about his presence in your memoir. Also loved getting your broad (both high and popular art) suggestions of things to see and read. I plan to run out to the Henry Taylor exhibit. An end of the year treat!
I only just noticed the Henry Taylor is still on this month. Let me know what you think!
Loving and wry! it sounds like he was the opposite of a disciplinarian, with you and maybe with himself.
A lovely nostalgic post, Victoria - you sketch your father for us so evocatively, by telling us about a few of the things he loved. I also enjoyed your year's round-up and hope those exhibitions will be heading to the UK in 2024!
I happen to be a twin, and I've always shared my birthday with someone else. Not Jesus, but still - I understand where your dad is coming from! Always having to split a gift, etc...
I'm on the opposite end of the spectrum, though: I hate it when my birthday is just about *me*. It makes me SO uncomfortable.
Happy holidays to you! Looking forward to hearing more about your father's story in the new year.
Yes, lots of families have birthday clusters too-- with a “birthday week,” for example. I could see how it would be nice to share that and celebrate together.
Happy new year to you too! It’s been so nice to be in conversation this way.
True!