Birthday Cheer

So I’ve been meaning to write something about the Texas border struggle, but that situation is still developing and I’ve decided to let it percolate for a bit longer before sharing my thoughts. Instead, I want to offer something that is in shorter supply: A cheerful story.

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The photo above is of Bill Barton, father of my friend Ben Barton, who had his 80th birthday this weekend. To celebrate, he performed an acoustic set at the Jig & Reel, a Scottish whiskey bar in Knoxville’s Old City. The room was filled with friends, family, and acquaintances, who sung along with many of the old favorites.

He didn’t move or sing like an old man, but with the easy, loose-jointed movements of someone much younger, and with a full rich voice. There was cake.

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