I’m not sure exactly how it happened, but I’m now 53. I survived another year in spite of *gestures at everything* At least I know there are a bunch of chuds who are big mad that I still exist, so there’s that.

Anyway, as usual, I signed up for today’s Day Thread and used Birthday Cat as a header. While I mention it every year, I feel like it’s still really important to point out that I share a birthday with Edward Jenner, born on this day in 1749. He created the smallpox vaccine, and I was pro-vaccines even in the Before Times. A few other notable figures born today include Sugar Ray Leonard, Enya, and Trent Reznor.

So happy birthday, all you May 17 babies!

Post cat pictures and be excellent to each other.