It’s October. Fall is here. The sun shines while the  temperature is cool, a nice combination.

College protocols remain confusing, putting more responsibility on students to have great resolve to finish, to earn that credential which gets them into the employment conversation.

Meanwhile, the presidential race heats up. It’s as ugly as expected, policy ideas frequently buried under the bombast. More than a few people apparently believe that a possible Joe Biden presidency might not be full-term, with the reins turned over to Kamala Harris.

What does all this have to do with your birthday?

In a literal sense, nothing. Thinking more broadly, however, it is imperative for each of us to decide whether to make our voice count by voting, even while maybe not being thrilled about the candidate.

On the other hand, it might be logical to ignore the world around you, eat cake, drink champagne, and be merry on this particular day.

Have a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Peace, Bob