A lot of my extended family and friends were born in May. Today is, for example, my cousin/brother's birthday. He's the one who was the victim of a "road rage" incident a few years back, when a drunk, off-duty cop shot him and his son -- because his son was driving the speed limit, and the guy wanted to hurry to get another six-pack. The son died in my cousin's arms, while the cop continued for a couple miles and got the beer. The DU Community played an essential role in lobbying the DA and county judge for the strictest handling of the case.

But the 16th is reserved for special people!