Today (well, yesterday, really, but since I was born in Texas, I'm going to go with Texas time for this post) I turn 42, which as most of you know, is the magic number from The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Poor Douglas Adams only made it to 49; I'm hoping to see if I can extend that a bit.

Yes, the recent heart attack has definitely got me looking at the life expectancy charts as well as recent obituaries (Bernie Mac at 50?). It's probably a good time for me to re-read Replay by Ken Grimwood (age 59), which is the most life affirming book that I know of--unfortunately, I think I placed it in storage in Maryland. However, equally life-affirming has been all the wonderful notes (comments, emails, facebook messages, etc.) from people who either ran across the "It Had to Happen" post or had it forwarded to them. While the tonsillitis has definitely flared back up, I think it's a different stage--more of the phlegm irritation than actually pustules on the little tonsil nodules I have. I've got an appointment to see the ENT specialist today to see if he can provide any relief (I had a horrible time sleeping the past two nights).

And maybe after this is over (soon now!) I can go back to posting restaurant reviews!