So … another year older. All of a sudden I’ve reached an age where I can’t even fake it… I’m just not young anymore.

It’s been a fun week, though. Mark & Mark took me to dinner on Friday at one of my favorite places, Christakis (Greek food). And Sunday was breakfast with Mom and Jack followed by kayaking Newport’s Back Bay. (Very easy to do, very affordable… I never knew that was there to do before … and there’s even kayak’s you basically peddle!) At our BBQ dinner that night I got to have my newphew Branson sleep on my chest for 30 or 40 minutes… what a great feeling.

So yesterday (my real bday, May 1) was lots of great phone calls and emails, and dinner out by my pool with 12 or so great friends. (I have to admit, though, there was a disappointing and notable DNA — did not acknowledge — list of people, including a close relative and a longtime “best friend”)

Today was consulting, and I was once very well cared for … great people …

And tomorrow… Honduras for a week. So … stay tuned for the “Jasontopia Honduras Travel Blog” … coming soon (Friday) to a screen near you.