Dear Dad,
Happy birthday! You know, I find it pretty neat that people come by and read what I have to say, but I’m especially happy to know that you stop by every day. I do miss you. Leaving home so early, first for the summers and then across the country for college and then life, was very good for me in many ways, but I paid the price of not getting to see you (or mom, or Adrienne, or Lauryl) very often. I’m looking forward to your visit this month, to showing off my county home (note to self: clean the house) and my play. I hope your birthday is a nice one!
Love you and miss you,
eric