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My Brother Steve

Today is my older brother Steve’s birthday.

Steve made our house exciting as a kid. He was a natural entertainer and put on magic shows for the whole neighborhood. He was always pulling a quarter out of my ear or performing tricks with our rabbit, Snowy.

Humor is the cornerstone of Steve’s personality. He especially liked to make our mom laugh. Most of his jokes are off-color, so mom often hid behind a dish towel.

Steve-Mom-napkin

Steve made fun of everything, and still does. Anyone who knows him, knows this side, but also knows the friendly, caring, concerned person he has always been.

From my earliest memories, Steve played guitar. Many other great musicians would hang out at our house, music blasting from the basement.

Steve-playing-guitar

When Steve moved into Boston, I got his basement bedroom which had the wall of Jimmy Hendrix – every poster ever made, cut out, and collaged into a tribute to Jimmy. I left the wall “as is”. My friends would come over and say, “Wow, I never knew you were such a fan.”

Marjorie-with-Hendrix-posters

Later, in that same room, I would listen as Steve played Bach over and over and over again until he got the Sonata perfect.

As I got older, I used to visit Steve in his practice studio in Kenmore Square. Kevin Smith, Steve’s musician brother, would be there too. They wrote beautiful music together.

After I graduated college, I went to visit a friend who lived in England. Steve came and we ended up in Portugal with Marthabo. We had hoped to go to Morocco but never made it.

Marje-Steve-Marthabo

When I moved out to California, Steve visited me and really liked my dog Max. Steve is a huge animal lover.

Steve-and-max

Years ago, Steve started the Langley Music Fest down in Virginia. Musicians, who grew up playing together, come from allover for a day of music and celebration. It’s been a huge success. I went three years ago and had a great time.

I learn a lot from my older broski Steve. He’s a fantastic designer and talented Photoshop/CSS guru. He lives with his wonderful girlfriend Michelle. They are both great cooks, so I need to get my butt over to visit them and have some delicious fare.

I’m sure I’ve forgotten to mention so many other great things about my brother, but just wanted him to know I was thinking about him on his birthday. Happy Birthday Steve! Love you!

Marje-and-Steve

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April 27, 2016 Filed Under: Brothers, Humor Tagged With: Steve Albrecht

Comments

  1. Michelle Forna says

    May 16, 2016 at 9:59 am

    What a nice tribute, Marge. He sure is lucky to have you as a sister. I loved seeing the old photos.!!!

    • Marjorie Ray says

      May 16, 2016 at 1:13 pm

      Thanks Michelle!

  2. Cindy Xander says

    May 4, 2016 at 9:52 pm

    Marje – you pegged Steve perfectly . You all are so blessed to have Steve as your brother . He IS one of the funniest people I have ever known . I love him dearly . You too!

    • Marjorie Ray says

      May 4, 2016 at 11:37 pm

      He is! Love you too.

  3. Lycia says

    April 28, 2016 at 7:49 pm

    Happy Birthday Steve! I love the photos.

    • Marjorie Ray says

      April 28, 2016 at 7:54 pm

      Lycia, you would love my bro!

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