Oh! I can't believe I forgot to
brag about mention what I got for my birthday! From my parents, I got a check...money is always good.
From Larry, I got a $50 cash card from Costco (that's basically two almost-full tanks of gas). From my niece Hilary, I got "Dreamgirls,"
Showstopper Edtion Gift Set, which includes the 2-disc DVD, the 2-disc soundtrack and Limited Edition Theatrical Program (she got it at Costco, so it was less expensive than what's listed on Amazon, but Costco.com doesn't list it).
And from my sister, a home-made card that read..."GEORGE'S BIRTHDAY PRESENT From the Bestest Sister Ever (the Bestest he'll ever get, anyway):
A trip to Las Vegas, Baby!! Including hotel and a really big shoe, probably all your meals, maybe a few souvenirs!"
That was
completely unexpected! I guess when one sells a house (as my sister did in December), one can give one's only brother a totally kick-ass gift!!