Doomtree blowout<\/a> (and it’s not clear which he’d choose if it came down to it).<\/p>\nHe cares. About the world. About others. About Making Things Better.<\/p>\n
He’s our son, and a joy to have in our lives.<\/p>\n
Happy birthday, Thomas. It’s been a fun and exciting 16 years, and we’re all looking forward to many more!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Thoughts on the occasion of our song’s 16th. 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