I’m elated to say that my son, Declan, was born this past Saturday. Only minutes after his birth, I started reciting the opening proem to Paradise Lost to him in the delivery room. And he wailed! I’m afraid we might have a staunch Shakespearean on our hands…
Here’s a pic from just this morning:
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| Thanks to Erick for the pic! |


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He’s precious! Congratulations to you and mama! And Milton is an acquired taste…maybe he’ll grow into it
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