MY 70-TH BIRTHDAY

Two weeks ago I had the biggest surprise ever.
By registered mail, I received from my  friend, The Honorable Stephen Harper, The PM of Canada, this congratulatory certificate.

The gesture is beautiful and civilized, more so as there are hundreds of thousands of old men like me who become septuagenarian probably next month. Moreover, it seems that the tradition continues at 75 and 80 years old. It is a kind of "reward" you lived so much.

Another tradition  I recently learned is that you can apply to receive a congratulatory message from the Queen Elizabeth II at your diamond wedding anniversary (60 years) and at platinum weeding (70 years), and then every year after.

Honestly, I wouldn't be interested any longer in these much to late congratulations...

RAZVAN 38-TH BIRTHDAY

Almost 2 months ago our son Razvan turned 38. This was not a very special age, like 20, 30 or ..40. But for us, his birthday was always, and will be our special day. And this time we gave him this gift - an "Executive Summary" of his life and ours along with him.
We want to share our pride and love for him with everybody close to us. Hope you will like it,..

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