July 4, 2009 This year, Ruben and I decided to celebrate the 4th with friends at the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum.  Once again, Brian was zipping around the library campus (on his Segway) doing his part to make sure the festivities that day went as planned.  The celebration began with a flyover of [...]

July 1, 2009 Wednesday night, Ruben and I joined a group of friends at Jess and Kevin’s home for a surprise birthday party.  Chris, a fellow 1969 baby hit the big 4-Oh.  His hubby, Brian, did a wondeful job of getting everyone together, and I’m surprised we were able to keep this secret celebration from [...]

This year, my birthday fell on a Friday! That morning, I went to work the office with my head held high. I was determined not to be one of those people afraid to be 40. I’m going to be like Molly Shannon’s character from Saturday Night Live who was proud of her age….”I’m 40 years old and I’m lovin’ it…lovin’ it….lovin’ it!”