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The photo is kinda crinkled – not my brother. He’s not crinkled in the least. This is him at, I don’t know (!), 15, maybe. I’m guessing it’s from when he was a freshman or sophomore in high school. Nice looking kid, huh?
Anyhoo, it’s my big brother’s birthday today! So, if you wish, send birthday greetings to the Alaskansan!
You can find Leon Unruh every day of the week over at PawneeRock.org where you can read his snappily written column: Too Long in the Wind.
Several years ago, I wrote a piece about Leon, called Oh, Brother.
He’s still the smartest person I know.
I see Leon, even then, was prepared for the day. He has a writing instrument with him. A good trait! You would be surprised how many people are not wired this way.
Happy birthday, Leon.
Thanks, Roger.
And Cheryl, thank you for finding one of my favorite pictures — at least, one of my favorite shirts. My sons will be quick to point out that the pen reveals my geekiness.
See what I mean? You’d be amazed how many students come on campus for finals with no writing instruments. I go to meetings and people always need to barrow my pen. Give me a break!
I always carry a pen in my back pocket. Learned that from my big brother.
Happy Birthday Leon!
Where’s your pocket protector???
A writer without pen/pencil in pocket or in hand is like Kansas without sunflowers…just ain’t possible.
Happy Birthday, Leon.
When I was in school, I always had a “loaner” pencil or pen for those who wanted to borrow. In the OR, when the surgeons wanted to borrow my pen, I either had a cheap one to lend or I invoked the “three-foot rule.” I would stay withing three feet of them so the pen didn’t leave the room.
or “within” as the case may be, said the sheepish proofreader
Janet, a pocket protector is one thing I’ve always wanted. Maybe this will be the year.
Oh gosh, every geek needs one!
Larry’s older than you, but in college he had a pocket protector with pens and pencils in his shirt pocket, and a slide rule case (that contained a slide rule) on his belt.
Good lookin’ kid–probably has good looking sons, too! Happy Birthday, Leon! (How COLD is it in Alaska?)
Thanks, elebrown. It’s 14 degrees where we live, and we got 8 inches of lovely snow today. What a great day!
We had temps in the 60s. Winter is over!!!
I planted part of my Christmas – Aliums!
“Aliums?”