My family was never into birthday parties. That was probably because of the family's philosophy that decreed one was never to call attention to oneself. Having a birthday cake decorated with several lit candles would have been considered way over the top.
ROSE NOLEN: Growing up in big family makes for many stories
Tuesday, March 1, 2011 | 2:42 p.m. CST;
updated 10:02 p.m. CST, Tuesday, March 1, 2011
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