Genes

While not being trained in the –ology of genes, I find it fascinating to observe some of the results of gene blending. For instance, take a look at the four children in our family, in chronological order.

Female, Male, Male, Male

Eyes:
Green, Brown, Brown, Blue

Hair:
Ash blond, Auburn, Blond, Red

Height:
5 ft., 8; 6 ft., 4; 6 ft., 2; 6 ft., 2

Build:
Slender, Works at it, Works at it, Slender

Other comparisons:

All good at math.
#1 and #4 most creative, worked best alone.
#2 and #3 most career-minded with other people.
#1 and #2 read books avidly.
#2, #3, #4 active in high school sports.
All college majors had to do with math.
All spent some time in Europe.
#1 and #4 died of leukemia, at ages 52 and 19.

As noted above, fascinating.

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