And now for the too late news:

Yesterday, July 28th, was Jim Davis' 62nd birthday. And I forgot! It's terrible! He's genius behind my favorite comic strip, lifter of my spirits, soda-out-my-nose blower! I can't count how many times I've nearly passed out laughing at Garfield. I grew up on Garfield. I've loved him all my life. I always will. I wish I could put into words, Jim, how much joy I get out of the strip. Happy birthday, my friend! Lots of love and laughs to you!