Today is my mom's birthday, and this is what I'd like the world wide web to know about her: she is simply amazing. It's no exaggeration to say she is one of the most incredible people I've ever met, and easily one of my favorite people in the world. Even if I weren't related to her, I would still want to hang out with her. She is good when others won't be and positive when others can't be. She is smarter than she thinks she is and tougher than she looks. Life hands her lemons and she makes lemonade, and if the lemonade doesn't sell, she'll reinvent it and herself. And all the while, she makes other people feel good. Needless to say, I don't just love her, I like her and admire her. Happy Birthday, Mom.