As my high school and college classmates and I have gotten older, I have noticed that when birthday shoutouts go out on Facebook, many say they thank God for "another trip around the sun." This wasn't ...

So, Monday marked a milestone birthday for yours truly. It was … a big ‘un. The years fly by: It seems like just yesterday I was 22 and eating tofu for the first (and last) time. Speaking of time, ...