That’s German for 19. Which has a very particular meaning today, Thom‘s birthday. Instead of spinning off into ultra-informative reminiscences — the late-night drive to the hospital and all the rest — I’ll offer something more pertinent to Thom’s current interests: On this date in 1987, Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ On a Prayer” was Number One on the Billboard Hot 100. And I admit I probably wouldn’t know it if I heard it.
Happy birthday, TB.
Happy Birthday to the coolest guy in Eugene!
Happy Birthday, Thom.
I’ll never forget the first time I saw you, Thanksgiving day of 1987, Sacramento. You were 8 months old and came running out, between and under everyone’s legs to greet us. What a sight. You are a unique and wonderful young man. Again, Happy Birthday. Love, from SDB the Elder.
And also chiming in from Chicago, well Tinley Park, Happy Birthday Thom.
Hi Mr. Thom…happy birthday. We’ll send you a little something from the east coast. jb