Tom,
It is June 6, and technology has let me down -- I had a video message for you but there's some international issue between Sony and Mac (I'm certain that it involves the Transformers somehow and is far more significant than any N. Korean nuclear stuff, but involves memory sticks and camcorders and leopard, and...). So, I am reduced to old skool greetings instead.
In any event, here we go (this is not a transcription of the video script --that was much better and concerned why Priest was so much cooler than Maiden cause Halford's gay and aircraft pilot Dickhead ain't, but whatever): When I turned 40 I gave specific instructions to any fool that cared a lick about me to:
Not make a 'big deal' about "it". Now, I did this for fear that the gigantessness of "it" might overwhelm the casual follower (of my life) causing that person to rethink their existence and do something nuts like get involved in community action in Chicago and eventually ascend to the presidency of the United States.
Turns out, that "it" really didn't matter so much (to anyone), 'cause those people who I am fearfully joined to are, and continue to be all older (haveyou SEEN Ian lately?) than me (except for the 'Baker', who LOOKS older anyway).
So, I didn't allow "it" to be a big deal.
But, that doesn't mean "it" should not a big deal for you.
I don't really have anything to say to you except that 40 is the new 60...Oh, wait, that's more like 60 is the new 40 -- whatever.
Have a great time on your day. After that, renounce the playing of golf --'cause it's NOT A REAL SPORT no matter WHAT Jim Nance says, and Tiger is onhis boat with a Swedish wife laughing at all of us (?!).
Best from all of us -- HAIL to the Redskins,
Lyle
