Yes, it is true that
yesterday was my birthday, and several of you contacted me to wish me well (a couple of you posted — Thanks). Truth to tell, while I did spend some time yesterday doing stuff that I do enjoy (I saw two films back-to-back
Lakeview Terrace &
Righteous Kill) which I will review shortly on my Film column,
Suspension of Belief which can be found over at (the new and improved)
PopThought), much of my day (as well as the week prior) was, well, crap.
Hopefully that will change.
Still, the voice mail from my younger brother (where he said “I miss you the most, Scarecrow”) did brighten my day. Then, of course the cards from my children (where they both credit me as being a great dad because I had a great kid with them) were cute. Then, of course, there was this bit of silliness from Tommy:

Thanks to all!