This won’t be a long post. I don’t wish to dwell on the subject for too long. No, it’s not because I don’t love my dear sweet granddaughter. It’s just that her status today is a bit ponderous.

Maria is the youngest of six of our grandchildren and today is her birthday. Happy 17th birthday, Maria !

You see. I said it was a milestone. Maria will forever carry this banner and I further note: In the near future we’ll be celebrating her birthday when the clock begins ticking its way through another year. Can anyone slow the pace a little?