My mom was born 
January 20, 1939, 68 years ago today. Her mom and dad named her Clara Mae Sharp, but she has gone by Caral for most of her life. She has modeled modesty, determination, and a great value for sharpening one’s mind all of my life, and I’m sure she did before I came around in 1971. I’m proud of her and will likely embarass her by posting this picture of her from 51 years ago. I had never seen this picture until yesterday when my dad emailed it to me. It’s Mom, at 17, posing at Buckroe Beach, Virginia. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!!! (I think it looks like the Roaring 20s! I wasn’t sure if I should post it, but Tara encouraged me to.)
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