Bernie turns FIVE on December 1

And I couldn't be prouder of him. He has proven to be one of the most loving, caring, sensitive, playful, adorable, handsome, kind and warm creatures on the planet. As you can see, Larry feels the same way. They are often found cuddled around each other, sometimes with Larry all scrunched up against Bernie or Bernie stretched out along Larry. Or like they are now, taking in how lucky they are to be together. This past year, Bernie has become as protective of Larry as his big brother is of him, and as you can see in this picture, he will sometimes shield him with his brawny, beautiful self.

Happy Birthday, Karen Beth Hunter, wherever you are!

Karen loved birthday parties in the true childhood sense. She also often said she felt like Gumby, both for his innocence and for the feeling of being stretched and stretchable. So, I've posted the Gumby video "Balloonacy" in her honor, below. Her birthday is tomorrow. She would be 60.

I'll try to be silly, tomorrow.

Gumby Adventures - Balloonacy

Goodbye, Mr. Geller

I didn't have you as a teacher. I remember how many of my fellow students liked you, and pronounced your name with awe.

Here's a link to an article about Richard Geller, who taught Math at Stuyvesant for 29 years. 29 is a prime number, as he points out.

http://www.nytimes.com/schoolbook/2011/11/02/stuyvesant-students-mourn-a-math-teacher-who-was-no-1/