80 years

[fbhjr]

My mother turns 80 today.
I sent her an e-card.

There is part of me that regrets that my relationship with my mother is
such that on a big round number birthday I send an e-card and nothing more.
However, dealing with her really feels like putting my hand in a meat
grinder.  And, I long ago decided not to do that to myself any more.

I regret that is the case.  But, it is.
So, an e-card.