They “Accidentally” Scheduled A Family Cruise On My Birthday For Five Years — So I Started A Tradition Of My Own

The text message arrived exactly on schedule, just before noon on Beatrice Donovan’s sixty-fifth birthday.

“Mom, we’re all boarded on the Royal Princess. Can’t believe we’re doing the Mediterranean this year. Kids are so excited. Sorry again about the timing — we really thought your birthday was next month. Senior moment on our part. Love you.”

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