Happy Birthday, Howard

Happy Birthday, but who's counting, right?

People are always surprised by our friendship (they are the ones who knew us when we were married) but what they don't know is even thou we weren't successful at that we always respected each other's abilities and gifts.

Ihave often said you could sell refrigerators to eskimos..no, wait that's not politically correct..to the indiginouos peoples of Alaska. You are and have been so successful at whatever you set out to do careerwise.

And, unlike most engineers, you are very articulate, especially on paper. I've often wondered what you could do if you tried creative writing,

You are a caring friend, once you decide to be a friend.
(you're a little picky in that department).

And when all is well, you have a terrific sense of humor and can be quite funny.

As you've mellowd with age I've seen you as very empethitic for others suffering,

So...some of the reasons I'm glad we are friends. Happy Birethday...don't forget; every day's a gift!