Happy Birthday to the Twins.

Today is the birthday of my Dad and his twin sister, Jonė.

Dad taught me that animals help us understand people better. Jonė showed how an appreciation of childhood makes us richer adults.

They were tied to each other, and they are tied to me.

 
Schweinfurt, Germany, about 1948. This was the portrait Dad used for his immigration application.
 

 
Kaunas Lithuania, about 1939. This is Jonė's high-school graduation portrait. She's wearing a uniform similar to the one my Mom had.