Massachusetts celebrates my birthday with a marathon

Monday is my birthday. Usually I celebrate in all kinds of ways for a week, but too much is going on to do my normal week long party.

This year, Monday also happens to be Patriots Day in Massachusetts. It's a state holiday commemorating the Battles of Lexington and Concord, which marked the start of the American Revolutionary War.

Monday is also the Boston Marathon, marking the start of tourist season.

While I appreciate the celebrations in my honor, I will have to decline to participate in any event that takes me into the heart city. We plan to head to movies where I can watch a cartoon about monsters and aliens, eat popcorn, and maybe do a bit of shopping.

I will be chauffeured throughout the day but not because the Good Mr. Dr. is such a gracious gentleman. My driver's license expires tomorrow and because it is a holiday, the Registry of Motor Vehicles is closed.