My friend Kim is having a party today for her son Zachary. Today, he would have turned 17. Last year, I drove to Fresno for his 16th birthday. This year, I worked... at a high school surrounded by hundreds of seventeen year olds.
Last year, I remembered my 16th birthday. This year, I almost remember my 17th. I did not like it much, but I do not complain about those things any longer.
About 90 minutes ago, my two children went to bed. My son just woke up. He is not happy and he is letting us know. "I don't like my mommy and I don't like my daddy." I am annoyed, but I am trying to treasure the moment. If I cannot, it is my failure.
I called Kim earlier today. Zachary's friends were starting to arrive. I hear they were making scrapbooks. Below, is a scrapbook from last year's party.
Zachary Armistead's 16th Birthday - Images by bryan farley
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