Happy Birthday, Brother!

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My brother turns fifty today. Happy Birthday, B! Fifty is a milestone, so welcome to the decade!

I didn't get you a present, but I'll send you to something almost guaranteed to make you laugh: Elizabeth's most recent blog post!

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