May 18, 2007

And Then, Depression Set In

It's official. My days as a "thirty-something" are now officially over. Kaput.

Not a day I've been looking forward to. And normally I don't dwell on birthdays as they approach. But 4-0 is a biggie.

Crap.

I'm sure Steve and Robert will be giving me the obligatory "quitcherbitchin'" slaps to the back of the head. They've been through this already.

So let's at least look at May 18th in history and find other reasons to mark the day (courtesty of Wikipedia).

Births:
Omar Khayyam - the Persian "Rubaiyat" Poet (1048)
Johann Jakob Froberger - German Composer (1616)
Bertrand Russell - English mathematician/philosopher (1872)
Frank Capra (1897)
Perry Como (1912)
Pope John Paul II (1920)
Reggie Jackson (1937)
Chow Yun-Fat (1955)
Tina Fey (1970)

Interesting vocational progression, no?

And on this day in history:
- In 1152, England's King Henry II marries Eleanor of Aquitane (note: throw "The Lion In Winter" in your Netflix queue - Peter O'Toole and Katherine Hepburn)
- In 1804, the French Senate proclaims Napolean Dynamite Bonaparte Emporer of France
- In 1863, the Union army under General U.S. Grant begins the Seige of Vicksburg
- In 1896, one of the worst Supreme Court decisions - Plessy v. Ferguson - is handed down
- In 1897, Dracula by Bram Stoker is published
- In 1917, Congress passes the Selective Service Act, authorizing a draft
- In 1980, Mount Saint Helens erupts (I turned 13 that day and very well may erupted myself)
- In 1992, the 27th Amendment providing the Congressional pay raises take place in the Congress following the one under which it is passed is ratified

In Memoriam: Daws Butler (1988), voice of such memorable cartoon characters as Huckleberry Hound, Droopy Dog and Yogi Bear.

Have a great day everyone. I'll be going out tonight to get pissed.

BIG 4-0 YIPS! from Steve & Robbo: Welcome to our world, buddy:

Posted by Gary at May 18, 2007 12:05 PM | TrackBack
Comments

I was too busy on my 40th to get wrapped around the axle (that morning I was in an OR watch kid#2 delivered). That stated, think of what you can look forward to: bifocals & cholesterol lowering meds, your annual physical including the prostate check...

Posted by: kmr at May 18, 2007 11:34 AM

Speaking of that check, here's a piece of advice: if you don't have a female doc already, start seeing one. Smaller fingers, y'know.

Posted by: Robbo the LB at May 18, 2007 12:00 PM

Quityerbitchin' Gary. I'm nine years, six months, and fourteen days ahead of you. If I'd have known my forties were going to be so much fun, I'd have skipped my thirties entirely. About the only trauma during my forties was when I failed the Texas DPS vision test at forty-five and had to get glasses (Only to drive) for the first time in my life. Big deal.

Thirties included a marriage, divorce, and much other crap I'd just as soon forget.

Fifties here I come!

Posted by: Hucbald at May 18, 2007 01:07 PM

KMR/Robbo -
already ahead of the game.

Lipit0r - check
Special contact lenses - check
Body Cavity Search/Colorectal exam - check

The last one was a surprise for my 39 year old phys. exam. I suppose it was better not expecting it.

And yes, Robbo, the Doc's name is Susan. But she didn't buy me dinner afterwards. :-(

Posted by: Gary at May 18, 2007 01:27 PM