And TWO March 23 'Hoppy' Birthdays!

These birthdays today are a bit different from the others. Both of the people I refer to today have long since passed away. Benjamin L., my grandfather, was born on this day back in 1893. His son, my father, Benjamin B., was born on this day in 1928.

I vaguely remember my grandfather; he died in 1955. I would have liked to learn more about him from my father, but he died six years later, in 1961.

Four generations: grandfather, father, son, and grandson; all born within four days of each other. All with Benjamin in their names. What's so special about the first day of summer, anyway?