Do people still do all that tacky "haha you're already half dead"-decorative themes for 50th birthdays, with the black balloons and whatnot? That was a trend in the 1980s and I remember it from all 4 of my parents' (bio- and step-) 50th birthdays. I remember thinking I'd want something a little more dignified. Mom gave me $75, which I put toward ( Read more... )