Happy Birthday ARD

The BIG 18... and from the looks of things there's no denying you are your father's son. His mannerisms and his sense of humor all appear to show through you. I could say so many things on his behalf on this monumental birthday, but none would do them the justice of being able to hear them in his own voice. Know this much, if you listen closely you can hear him next to you guiding you in the direction you need to go...

"WATCH YOUR THOUGHTS, FOR THEY BECOME WORDS. WATCH YOUR WORDS, FOR THEY BECOME ACTIONS. WATCH YOUR ACTIONS, FOR THEY BECOME HABITS. WATCH YOUR HABITS, FOR THEY BECOME YOUR CHARACTER. WATCH YOUR CHARACTER FOR IT BECOMES YOUR DESTINY." ~ Lao Tse