Twelve Twelve Twelve December 12, 2002February 22, 2017 First – as a respite from the last three days’ overlong columns – click here (especially if you have a fast connection), and enjoy the show. And now take the rest of the day off in honor of my stepdad Lew’s 90th birthday. He was born on 12/12/12 – at twelve minutes past twelve, I like to think. We should all be so sharp. Tomorrow: Friday the 13th – UH, Oh.