A birthday is a very special day. It is a day of gifts - a day of gratitude and appreciation.

This is not a call out for birthday wishes (unless you're my daughter and forgot), no this is MY birthday wish for you.

I learned a few years ago, in this life, that which is important is not what we get, but what we give. I'm not Oprah so don't get your hopes up for a car or something - it aint gonna happen. But I do have an abundance of love and appreciation and I give that to you freely.

I'd like to share this video with you ~

I thank YOU, from the core of my being, for everything that you've done for me. Together we have been teacher and student, we have been brother and sister, we have been friend and lover. I know I would not be the man I am today were it not for you in some way; large or small. My very talented daughter and her friend sing the words that I feel and give to you today ~

So, as this day and all my special days pass (every day is special), I will forever know as I blow out my birthday candles ~ my wish has come true ~ YOU are in my life, and I'm so grateful

and as the Mad Hatter (whom I sometimes feel a great deal in common) would say, "I wish you a very merry unbirthday" ~  

and Bright blessings, Richard

p.s. Remember - the minute hand on a clock is bigger, because we have far more minutes than hours; use them well.