Birthday '08

So yesterday was my birthday, which as one would expect being that I'm in a new area, I spent by myself.  In fact, I read the same volume of Steinbeck that had me feeling down in the last post.  But instead of feeling lonely, I was uplifted, since birthday greetings came in from literally all corners of the continent.  I had best wishes from Florida, California, Alberta, Toronto, Montreal, Utah and here in Tennessee. It's a pleasing feeling to know that one's sphere of influence extends that far.  To all of those that sent birthday greetings by phone, e-mail or Facebook, I thank you.