"The boast of heraldry, the pomp of power,And all that beauty, all that wealth e're gave Awaits alike the inevitable hour. The paths of glory lead but to the grave." - Thomas Gray, "Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard"

It was 6:00 a.m. on a cold morning when I turned off the radio dial. I had just listened to a special on Eva Cassidy on National Public Radio (NPR). A sure sign one has crossed the threshold of middle age is listening to NPR.

I was driving south last Friday when I saw it. "IT" was one of the best vanity license plates I have ever seen.