After 30 years of competing for parental affection and favoritism, the clear winner was my younger sister, April. Why did it become obvious after 30 years? That would have to be the surprise party she received for her 30th birthday. Let the record show: I did not receive a surprise birthday party when I turned … Continue reading The Evidence Speaks for Itself
Birthday
10 Ways to Know I’m Old
If you've been following this blog for even a few days, you know that my birthday was this past Sunday. I continually attempt to trick myself into believing that I'm younger than I actually am. I do this by hanging out with a group of friends who are, on average, 10 years younger than me. … Continue reading 10 Ways to Know I’m Old
Three Nights, Three Parties
Have you ever woken up on Monday morning and thought, What was I thinking? Get your minds out of the gutter. It's all very innocent. But there's such a thing as doing too much sometimes. I woke up early this morning with that What was I thinking? thought rattling around in my sleep deprived brain. … Continue reading Three Nights, Three Parties
10 Things I Want for My Birthday
I guess I don't need to explain what this post will be about. The title is fairly self explanatory. But, if you haven't been able to surmise from my most recent Question of the Week or yesterday's ranking of previous birthday parties, my birthday is this Sunday. And while there have been some friends who … Continue reading 10 Things I Want for My Birthday
The Top 6 Birthday Parties of My Life
In less than a week, I will be 36 years old. So I've had a lot of opportunities to celebrate my birthday. 35, so far, to be exact. Now, I won't go into the details of all of those birthday parties. Mostly because I just don't remember them all. But here are the ones that … Continue reading The Top 6 Birthday Parties of My Life
Question of the Week #53
How do you react when people sing "Happy Birthday" to you in a restaurant? Well... This is appropriate. My birthday is eight days away. I know a lot of people get embarrassed when someone sings to them in a restaurant. But I'm not one to embarrass easily. I mean, I'm the guy who usually embarrasses … Continue reading Question of the Week #53
My Next Birthday
Kids, my next birthday is less than six months away. That may seem like it's a long way off, but as I've gotten older, it feels like time has moved more quickly. So, really, March will be here before we know it. At this point, I need some opinions. What should I do to celebrate … Continue reading My Next Birthday
The Single Guy and the Cat’s Pajamas
Have you ever been to a birthday party for a cat? Well, I have. Don't you dare roll your eyes at me. It was awesome. I mean, it's not like there was a Velcro wall or anything, but it was a good time. And who decided you need to have a Velcro wall at your … Continue reading The Single Guy and the Cat’s Pajamas
The Confusing Middle 