Happy Birthday to us all

Yesterday was my birthday, and today is my father's birthday. I was born just four hours before his birthday, so we often celebrate at the same time. Now we're separated by thousands of miles, but still we are in birthday sync.Cancerians, Moon Children, a bit loony and moody but loyal and true.

And since it's officially halfway through the year 2013, I wish us all a happy half-year day, a general "phew,  we made it this far" party for all of us everywhere. It isn't the day you're born that matters so much after you've made it out safely, it's the people you come across every day thereafter, and the little things you do, the small actions out there in the world that change it for everyone.

Happy Birthday, World. Remember how magnificent you are, and remember to try and keep steering us all toward further beauty and happiness at every opportunity.