That, of course, is ridiculous. There's no way, my mind says, that Lisa has reached the half-century mark.
It's all been the blink of an eye, and I wish we could do it all over again.
She's been the best mother I could have hoped for for my children; a tireless advocate for me even on days she couldn't stand me; and my best friend for four decades.
I love you very much and I hope you have the best birthday imaginable, and fifty more to follow.
Sto Lot Sinatra.
