59. A partner in crime.

Today is the 27th birthday of a friend, confidant, encourager and challenger, funny-bone tickler, collaborator on ideas both brilliant and not-so-brilliant, political sparring partner, associate in LA concert-going, inspiring fellow world-traveler/humanitarian, diehard Trojan, adversary in ridiculous bets (including the Great Wager of '09), and partner in Polar Bear Swimming...

...the incomparable Austin Flack.

As you can tell, he's kind of a big deal in my life.

Happy birthday, friend.