Take A Moment

I write about this every year at this time - usually in private - with a pen and a journal - but I thought I would write it here instead. So, if you could just indulge me ..

29 years ago tomorrow - one of my best friends was born.

I met him when I was three years old - and said goodbye to him when I was 21.

The years in between were filled with a lot of jokes (usually bad ones) and hanging out.

He was one of the funniest guys I ever knew. He had this wonderful balance of being so laid back that you wondered how he got anything done - and at the same time - could be counted on to be there - whether it be a party - or to talk to when you just needed to vent .. he didn't change himself for any clique - he was just that guy that everyone got along with...

So every year on February 13 - since 2000 - I have a beer.

My friends who have known me for more than 20 years who read this blog every once in awhile will know I'm talking about Shambles - and I hope they do the same as me -

And to those who don't know who I'm talking about - have a drink anyway, because trust me, you would have got along with him..