It's my birthday

[cudubh]

Today, I have taken 42 laps around the sun, been married twice, had 2 kids and been smoke free for 6 years. You'll have to forgive me for rambling on, but this is the oldest I've ever been so far. Since I am firmly ensconced in middle age (which in my opinion is like taking a "quick dip" in the la Brea Tar Pits.) and make a noise not un-similar to walking on packing peanuts when I get up to walk across the room upon getting out of bed you all can sit down, shut up and benefit from what wisdom I have accumulated over the years. Here it is:

Well, there you go. I got nothin'. What did you expect for free?