Lots of people like to send birthday wishes via Facebook message these days.  But do you know what’s really special, and really doesn’t require any more effort?  A simple phone call.  You might not realize what kind of a difference it makes until you recieve one, but trust me.  Try it out the next time one of your friends has a birthday (*ahem*).

Thanks Jillian, Matty, and Marius (and you?) who thought to call.  I really appreciate it.  And even more thanks to Ozzie and Action Steve, who came all the way out to St. Louis to help me celebrate.  And even more thanks to Mom & Dad for flexing their creative muscles.  You guys blow me away.