papanord:

Happy birthday James As a boy we would sit around the table and talk about how to be leaders of America. At that time,we called you the “hanger” because everything you wore looked like it was made just for u. A few years later you started to show your leadership skills. President of your high school class for 3 years running and Captain of the varsity wrestling team for 3 years. But high school and college are meant to prepare you for life. If you do them well,you understand how to interact with others,acquire a disciplined approach to problem solving, and a life-long curiosity about the world. Those traits describe you perfectly.  You have become an adult who is bright,curious,disciplined,affable,and charismatic.  Some might also say you are a handsome man( you would probably be at the top of that list). I am proud of you and who you are today and wish for you a “totally excellent” birthday.

thank you dad, I do believe my day will be totally excellent