Another birthday has come and gone. One of the best parts is getting hand made cards from the kids. I’m still a big fan of cards made with crayons. As I get older I think more and more about all the things I thought I would do with my life but never did. Musician? Architect? Not even close.

There is no part of my life that has gone according to plan. That’s the background behind the name of this web site – blind squirrel – eventually even a blind squirrel finds an acorn. Honestly, I never expected to make it past 30 because of the life I lived, but I got lucky and met the right woman. From there the rest got easy and things seemed to just kind of happen – they fell in to place. So while it’s nice to reflect on the 43 years that have passed, I’m looking forward to the next 43 and what I get to experience.

Regrets? Yes and no. I’ve always regretted not going to college and getting at least a 4 year degree. But, if going to college means that I would not have met my wife – I’d rather not have the degree.

Hey, remember when you were young and how old 30 seemed to be? Now I sit here thinking “50 is not that old.” Time is the great equalizer.