Happy Birthday Opie.

January 7, 1980, a chubby, red-haired baby boy was born in Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. His parents weren't sure what to make of him; he wasn't very cute and he looked rather oriental, but under the assumption he was theirs, they named him Aaron Michael Grandominico.

Today marks the 26th anniversary of that event and while Aaron still isn't very cute, he no longer looks oriental. I guess it's the small victories that count.

Happy birthday little brother. I wish I could be there to celebrate with you.