I’ve been easing my way into 2024. Here we are in March and I’m sharing a song I wrote for my mom’s surprise birthday party in January (her actual birthday is in Feburary). But why not draw out the celebration for such a lovely human? I could tell that the monumental number felt a bit frightening to her, so this song was partly to remind her that seventy and sunny, which she now is, is just about as delightful as it gets. (Although I’m quite sure she’ll go on to fill every number beyond with joy!)
My Nathan learned to play ukulele just for this song, and the vocal harmonies he came up with are so sweet. I love the sunny Beach Boys vibe.
Oh hallelujah hello
how does your garden grow?
with joy and peace and elbow grease
And tender loving care
Seventy and sunny
Blue skies in your eyes
Through the darkest cold
Your heart of gold
Ever shines a gentle light of love
Oh celebration so sweet
Oh happy dancing feet
Every day a holiday
whipped cream with a cherry
Seventy and sunny
Blue skies in your eyes
Through the darkest cold
Your heart of gold
Ever shines a gentle light of love
Oh you bring us home
You bring us back to life
Oh wow you wonderful one
Two is so much fun
But three and four
and then some more
Is such a feast to share
Seventy and sunny
Blue skies in your eyes
Through the darkest cold
Your heart of gold
Ever shines a gentle light of love
Julia Bloom 
This song is absolutely lovely and such a wonderful tribute! I loved all the photos and video memories as well! 😁🎵❤️👏
—David Easterling
hi David, thank you so much!
Julia’s tribute is spot on! Living with Rebecca for over 50 years has been my biggest treasure!
So beautiful, Julia! You’re lucky to have each other.
Ah thank you so much. We certainly are.
I’m loving this bet gift of song from you, Julia! You make turning over a new decade so much more pleasant and helped me count my many blessings over those 70 years. I love you forever, my sweet child!
xoxo