There is nothing better in my view than celebrating a birthday. I’m beyond blessed to have Marla on the journey. I’ve experienced a few and each one is better than the last. Bob Hope said, “You know you are getting old when the candles cost more than the cake!”

“The French philosopher, Voltaire, once said “God gave us the gift of life; it is up to us to give ourselves the gift of living well.”

The very best birthday present is to be with my family!

You will find me on my birthday focused on living my best life, being as well informed as possible, with very little patience for the MAGAites, and striving to be healthy, happy, and loving! I may even open a wonderful bottle to assist with the celebration.

I still love to cycle and will be traveling to Sri Lanka next month for a week of adventure riding.

I’ll head into a New Year a little older, hopefully wiser, and ecstatic to be alive on this wonderful planet. I’ll raise a glass to you!

Photos: Dick Gentry