It was 16 years ago on this very day an amazing team  worked me over with triple bypass heart surgery. (Thanks Doc Singer)

The 5,483 days since gifted me so many exciting experiences, getting to know special people, visits to must-see sites, hit chart-breaking career achievements…even just savoring a cup of coffee, or a Bourbon. ;0) It’s a wonderful life (great movie too).  

I caught my problem bike riding (hence the photo), and still work out to stay here with you a bit longer…

which leads to the lesson:

Don’t take any day for granted.  Life is a special gift; wake up and unwrap the present.