I am about to turn 48 on April 10th, and had been wondering about what I would do to celebrate. I really don't do much celebrating of the passing years, except maybe a nice dinner with friends or possibly going out to the club. I never work on my birthday, a rule I have had since turning 40. I went to Cancun, Mexico for my 40th and hope to do something just as spectacular for my 50th. In the meantime, it is just "another day."

This year, I am going to Las Vegas for one of my girlfriend's birthday in July, and you damn well know I will make it a celebration of my birthday as well, as I have never been to Vegas and this will certainly be a treat to remember.

A friend of mine gave me an early birthday present on Tuesday - April 3rd. I got a chance to witness history in the making. We went to the Grand Theatre in Wausau and saw B.B. King perform live. It was an awesome show and a sold out audience!! I could not keep still in my seat. Man, even at 81 years of age, B.B. still rocked the house. He ended the show with "The Thrill is Gone" and that was the hit of the night!! I am so glad I got to be a part of that. For me, the thrill was not gone, but ever present. I think this birthday Month is shaping up quite nicely.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to me on April 10th