Please join me in wishing my father, Doug, a happy 67'th birthday–a wish well deserved for one of the most wonderful people I've ever known.  I'm biased of course, but it's hard not to think well of someone who has been there when you needed them for pretty much your entire life.  Perhaps picking your kid up and dusting them off when they're down, challenging them to see the world in a new way, teaching them everything from basic math to driving, instilling in them a fascination for science and an appreciation of critical thinking, and presenting a strong moral example are just part of the job description for any parent.  But I'm grateful just the same.  

Happy day, Pop!  See you this weekend!