November 2nd

What do Marie Antoinette, James K. Polk, Daniel Boone, k.d. lang, Burt Lancaster, Warren G. Harding, David Schwimmer, Ray Walston, Steve Ditko, Orlando Cabrera, millions of other, and I, Ben the trailing spouse, have in common?

We were all born on this very day.

So, happy birthday to all the Day of the Dead babies out there. And, thanks to those who helped me ring in my newest year on planet Earth last night. Though typing this is difficult with a swollen knuckle on my right middle finger (from a horrible air hockey puck accident - I swear), it was a great night overall.

Plus, as an added score, Simpsons Treehouse of Horror XIX airs in just a few short hours. And, I got to sleep an extra hour this morning!