While I would like to say today is about me (since it is my birthday), it is really about my mother. 44 years ago today I remember nothing, but for her I am sure it was a very special day. I mean what more could a woman have wanted in 1964 than a 5th child? Her 4th son I might add (and quite probably her favorite child - I sure hope you are all getting the sarcasm here). Thanks Mom!
Anyway, it is my day so the post is just for fun.
First, I share the day with Thomas Jefferson. While he like all human beings was far from perfect he is one of the people I strive to be more like each day of my life. I have been fortunate enough to visit his home Monticello on several occasions. Most recently we visited during the very hot summer of 2005:
Second, do me a favor for my Birthday and go vote for my friend Shellie Hall as she tries to win a chance to host a daily internet news show. Her quest is called Mahalo Idol, and if she wins you could say “I helped her get that job!” Mahalo.com looks like a potentially cool web-site concept, but I will let you all make your own decision on that matter.
All I really want for my birthday is a Brewers win this afternoon against the Mets. It is 2-1 Brewers in the top of the 2nd as I type this. I would also like the Brewers to win the division title this year and not drop it to the cubs in the last month of the season.
Happy Birthday !