Today is the 50th birthday of someone close to me, and among the smartaleck comments I made via phone and text and email, I reminded this individual that the best part about turning 50 is that you did all your stupid stuff before the onset of the internet.   The response I received not only made me laugh, but gave me hope for the future  —  “No way, baby ! I’ve got a lot more stupid stuff to do.   I was way too concerned about what other people thought.   Best half century coming up next ! ”           HOORAY, AND WHAT THE HECK !