Aunt Kristy 8217 s Birthday Party
“Be there at 9 pm, Tristen!” my mother said excitedly over the phone. Apparently she, my father Stephen and my uncle Troy all had gotten together and planned a surprise birthday party for my 48, soon to be 49, year old Aunt Kristy at one of the local halls here in Atlanta, Georgia. I listened closely as my mom gave me directions on where to go and added the occasional “uh huh” to the conversation, just so she’d know I was still paying attention. “9 pm at the...