Got Ketchup?

Pete Campbell once told me that the greatest compliment anyone could give you was to throw you a surprise birthday party. Although Pete was an idiot, I had to agree.

This weekend, I was given the greatest compliment. For those of you who were there, I cannot thank you enough. I am a very lucky person to have the friends and family I have. My beloved mentor, George Clark, told me over and over again that good attracts good. And if that's true, then I must truly be a good person.

The most beautiful thing that happened for me Saturday night occurred almost immediately after I walked in. I made my way around the room and greeted every person in attendance.

Oh, and the tequila shots didn't suck too much, either! :)

A lot of people get hung up on turning a certain age. In my case, it was 28. I was celebrating my birthday while living in Texas, and I felt like I hadn't lived up to the amazing things that I should have been doing with my life.

Seven years later, I was celebrating my birthday loaded to the gills with chemo.

It's all about perspective. Turning 40 will be a blessing.

My dad died at the age of 48, and my goal ever since then was to see 49. But as long as I have some semblance of health, why not shoot for 80+?

I spent 39 years accomplishing everything I needed to accomplish in life. Now, there are amazing things that I need to accomplish with Sheryl by my side. You just watch... one of these days, Sheryl and I will be on Oprah or something, inspiring others to achieve the great things that are already inside of them.

I can't wait for June 20th and my 40th birthday. I can't wait for my 50th birthday and 60th, too.

Each and every day is chock full of stories and accomplishments, and as fast as time goes by, each year is like a lifetime to me.

I am a lucky man, and am eternally grateful for all of my friends and family - particularly the ones who helped me usher in my 4th decade of life.

God bless and all good things...