I recently celebrated a birthday. Like most days, I spent it alone. I got a card from my dad and a card from my brother and his family. I took myself to a movie and to dinner. I saw 'Just Like Heaven' starring Reese Witherspoon and Mark Ruffalo. Probably not a good choice considering the character played by Mark had been married to someone name 'Laura'. I thought it hit too close to home.

I bought a couple of gifts for myself, a set of wine glasses and a wine bottle opener. I hope to learn about wines. It was not a good day for me.