So I (Stuart) turned 40 yesterday.   I know, I know..how can someone as young and beautiful looking as myself be 40.  Good question, but just in case I forgot this milestone…my Mom emailed me this:

To cope:

– First, Bonnie tried easing me into it:  Spoiling me with breakfast in bed.
– Second, I tried Denial: Went to the Gym, shot some basketball at the Park..both things I haven’t done in a long, long time.
– Third, we tried shopping.  Works for depression, so I’ve been told.  Bought a small freezer for the garage.
– Fourth, Bonnie let me choose a place for Dinner…stuffed myself with Korean food.
– Lastly, surprise….Bonnie had some friends waiting for me at home..more food, beer, and some good ol’ Texas Hold ’em.  Everyone was on the same page except Dave, who didn’t know he was supposed to lose to me.

It was a good #40 and I’ll try to be as sympathetic to Bonnie when her quatro-decade hits, ‘course my memory isn’t as good as it used to be….

Update:  More news-breaking info on my Surprise Party can be found here:
Tsao’s Blog
Chang’s Blog