Donald Mengay

Most years a birthday comes and goes as just another day. There's a bit more fuss in a milestone year, but as a rule the day passes with little fanfare other than a restaurant meal and store-bought cake. This year was noticeably different.    Some people relish the attention of their day. They even drop hints it's coming or are vocal about its approach. I'm not that way. Corny as it sounds I treasure the everyday; I make a point of appreciating it; the more mundane and produc

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