January 30th

Today my son turns 16 - where did the time go? He's a good kid, and a Gentleman and a Scholar (as my Grandad used to say). Happy Birthday, kiddo... (I won't embarrass him by posting a photo-just picture a really awesome kid) Bring us a Penguins win! Ricky is the guy in the middle - always all smiles and jokes And because today is my son's birthday, it is impossible to forget another birthday. Our good friend (who we lost in July 2017). Today is also his birthday. So many good memories. Ironically today on Twitter is #BellLetsTalk day. Ricky's birthday is a good time to remind folks that you are never alone. There is always someone listening. It's also a good time to say that just because I'm super sad and missing Ricky doesn't mean I am not over the moon that my son is growing up, and that our family is healthy. Yes, I'm still struggling with some things, but I can't dwell on the sad stuff. One thing I have learned through Burton Nutr