Today is my 56th birthday. There's nothing remarkable about the 56th, other than the fact that you made it another year. But, I'm thankful for having reached this point, nonetheless. Next year, as happens about once every eight years, my birthday will land on Thanksgiving. Anyone who celebrates their birthday in conjunction with a major holiday will tell you, it's not always a lot of fun having to share your special day with lots of other people celebrating for a different reason. Personally, I ...