The one thing my mom asked for when she retired was NOT to have a party. So, naturally, we threw her one. Carol Blasberg worked for Washington University s medical center for 48 years, and it was an honor to celebrate the career of a woman who showed my brother and I firsthand what hard work and sacrifice (and jet lag) looked like. For once, mom didn t know best: You deserve a thousand cakes and we re all so proud of you!
