The last few years my mother was alive I got into the habit of sending her flowers on my birthday. After all she did all the work. And that made me happy.

This year it looks like I'll be able to slip out of the house to see a movie this weekend. Actually on the 28th I'll be driving to Galveston. Seven hours on the road listening to my 6 year olds CD's is not my idea of a fun day - but every day above ground is a good day.