I used to pray that I'd be able to work in web and ministry and here I am. I'm grateful for that.
I'm reminded of the episode of Friends where Joey turns 30 and cries out, "Why, God? Why?"
I remember watching "All in the Family" when I was a kid and Archie turned 50. I thought he was so old that he must have been close to death's door.
I remember watching the Cosby Show as a twenty-something where Dr. Huxtable's kids said things like, "You know what's older than Dad? Rocks!" and "You know what's older than Dad? Dirt!" I remember when I thought that was funny.
I've been married more than half of my life. Almost 60% of my life! I'm thankful for that. I've been a father for more than 28 of those years.
I got no serious birthday cards this year. No deep sentiments or expressions of affection. 50 is the year everyone has a good laugh on your account.
The young people treat you like you're old but tell you "you look good for you age," or "you're young at heart–you're a lot cooler than MY dad."
The ones who are older treat you like 50 is some kind of "rite of passage" so just get over your self when I'm not even ON my self.
I'd rather be ignored on my birthday since I'm too old to get cards with money in them.
I'd rather be ignored on my birthday since all anybody wants to do all day is talk about the BIG 5-OH.
I'm grateful for Facebook. I heard from people from all stages of my life today. I've had many, many friends from all walks of life.
I have some cool birthday twins. One is being born today. One from Nairobi. At least three at work. One living in New England. I think all of my birthday twins are female.
I'm younger than Brad Pitt or Trent Reznor. But they have more hair.
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