Turning Fifty

As I write this, my fiftieth birthday is fast approaching. In two short weeks, I will have reached the milestone of having lived for a half-century. It’s odd how it feels simultaneously long and far too short.

My life’s been an interesting journey so far, and I hope I get to be around to see the next fifty years. I’ve watched as computers went from large mainframes to devices that fit inside the palm of my hand, merging with the camera, television, and a half-dozen other devices along the wa...