Editorials

A tip of the hat is in order for the bipartisan group that negotiated the framework for immigration reform announced this week. Illegal immigration is a complex, divisive problem that the nation has to solve, and the agreement is a solid point of departure for the debate to come. But with contentious details yet to be resolved, reform is far from guaranteed.

Of the 365 days in a year, my middle daughter, Susan, chose my very own birthday, Jan. 22, on which to enter our world. She was due Jan. 10, but emerged, weighing almost 9 pounds, 12 days later. I was in my late 20s, and my joy was tinged with a slight resentment that my "special day" was now going to be shared.