In yesterday's mail, I received a package from my Papa (aka my grandfather) that showed exactly where I come from. My sense of humor, my sarcasm, my overall outlook on life – I have him to thank.

Here are the three pages that made up the package I received:

He's kept this newspaper clipping for 22 years.

Could I look any more androgynous at age 10?

To be fair, they were used in elaborate war scenarios along with my Transformers.

Thanks, Papa!

As you might be aware, I have a birthday coming up. What? You didn't now? I haven't mentioned it enough? Well, it's true. You can buy my love here or here!

However, today's not all about me. It's also the birthday of two of my favorite women who live in the computer. The first one is Tracy Kaply. She's turning 104 today, so go wish her a happy birthday. The other is Nina from Readerwritesmith. She's recently abandoned her blog, so I don't want to link to it, but I think she reads me when she's naked and lonely, so use my comments to wish her a happy birthday, too.

This weekend, Amy and I will be going to stay the night in a haunted bed and breakfast that was featured on Ghost Hunters, so stay tuned for stories from that!