A milestone worthy of celebrating

One of the things my dad liked to do in celebration of a birthday is share the notable events that occurred over the years on that day, and then compose his own paragraph on the person being celebrated.  I’m going to continue on in that tradition today.  I do this for my Grandma, Darlene Bauer, who is turning 90 years old today.

As reported by Britannica.com: On this day, May 14 “In 2015, American guitar and singer, B.B. King, who was a principle figure in the development of blues and from whom style leading popular musician drew inspiration, died in Las Vegas.

In 1998, the last episode of the television situation comedy Seinfeld aired; ostensibly a show about nothing, it was a landmark of American popular culture.  Also in 1998, American singer and actor Frank Sinatra – who, through a long career and very public personal life, became one of the most sought-after performers in the entertainment industry – died in Los Angeles.

In 1984, American computer programmer Mark Zuckerburg, who cofounded the social networking Web site Facebook, was born.

In 1973, Skylab, the first U.S. space station was launched.

In 1948 – just before the expiry of the British mandate in Palestine – David Ben Gurion, and the Jewish People’s Counsel, proclaimed the establishment of the state of Israel.” 

In 1929, Betty Darlene Bauer was born to Ernest and Ruby Rummerfield.  After marrying, Cecil Bauer, she gave birth to two children, Judy and Jerry, both born on September 12 – although on different years.  Darlene is loved and celebrated for her faith and humor.  She is the Matriarch of the Bauer family.

Happy Birthday, Grandma Darlene!  I love and honor you.  This blog today isn’t your only birthday surprise, but I hope you feel the love, both of the Bauer family, and more importantly, of God.  As you always say in your sign-off, “XOXO”.

Kevin