Happy Birthday, Josh

Just in case you weren't feeling old enough...today is Josh Claybourn's birthday. His 24th birthday. And on top of that, my 20th high school reunion is coming up in a few weeks. And tomorrow I have friends coming up that I've known since high school and college, so the day is sure to contain reminiscing. After all, even the nostalgia was better in the old days. For crying out loud, I'm turning into my father. Help!

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