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Another Candle on the Cake

       Although this space has served as my travel blog, I’ve decided to post an occasional non-travel entry because, well, it’s my blog and I can do what I want to. I don’t know how frequently this will occur – probably not very, as I will post only those writings that I feel are fit to print / fit to read. Here’s my inaugural non-travel entry – enjoy. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A few years ago, I made a resolution to not get upset when my birthday comes and goes with little notice. Still, it’s hard not to feel a little bereft when the only mention of this year’s birthday comes from the Honda dealership where I recently bought a new CRV after my last one was totaled. Folsom Lake Honda sent me a happy birthday email message festooned with bright balloons. In it, they encouraged me to print the email and bring it in to the service manager who would give me a free ice crea...