Artsy, My mom was extremely special...and so are you! Actually, you have a lot in common with her: artistic, intelligent, compassionate, articulate, funny, sensitive, creative, kind, loyal and generous. When she walked into a room, she lit it up; she was also quite the master chef! So, you see, you share more than just back-to-back birthdays!
Here's a photo I never saw before yesterday.
That's my mom, grandmother, Aunt Norma (holding my cousin Keith) and my Great-Aunt Bina, who is holding ME! (You see, Artscallion, my mom was always the focal point...even when she didn't intend to be. Just like you.

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"Be on your guard! Jerks on the loose!"
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