Today marks the 27th year that I have been on the earth.

It is very strange in some ways to be almost thirty.  I am sure that all of those out there in webspace who are over the thirty mark will scoff at my reflections, but it does not change the fact that this is a very strange time for me.

There are very few thresholds, or milestones that we are allowed to experience in American Culture, and turning 30 is one of those.  Together with being married, and having your first child they create the young adult trifecta, and it gives me pause that it looks as though turning 30 will be the last jewel in that tripple crown for me.