July 2nd is the birthday of Andrew William Bornhop: son of Rod Sr. and Mary Louise; brother of Barbara, Gretchen, Mary, Rodney and Rosie; husband of me (the luckiest girl in the world); father of John, Andrew and Thomas; father-in-law to Misty; nephew, cousin, in-law, uncle and friend to scores more lucky folks.
Andy continues his work as a top-rate professional writer and editor for Kelley Blue Book, working remotely and driving test cars regularly. Working from home affords him time in the day to tend to his growing garden and combat a few varmints who enjoy the crops in the night. Today he harvested his inaugural crop of potatoes--pulling 28 plump spuds from the soil! He also grows tomatoes, corn, various peppers, onions and sunflowers galore.
Andy's genuine and constant curiosity draws him in to conversations with folks from all walks of life. Not only does this characteristic make for a gifted journalist, but also an excellent trivia partner! Music remains a big part of his life too--live, recorded or anyway he can get it--and his taste in tunes is incredibly diverse. Andy's most recent concert was seeing Neil Young in L.A. just last night.
Andy's faith is an inspiration and his work ethic a terrific example to others. Combine that with his lovely humility and you can understand why I fell in love with him instantly in 1987.
Happy Birthday, Andy-roo, and may you have 65 more healthy ones, by the Aunt Joannie Sullivan Law of Longevity Aspiration of 2008.
God bless us and save us and keep us from harm.
I love you, Patty
God bless us and save us and keep us from harm.
I love you, Patty
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