Today, I celebrate the birthday of longtime friend Cuzz Gekas. Cuzz's birthday starts a string of three birthdays between him and his two cousins, Jim and Chuck, in the next month or so.
As I previous explained, Cuzz is actually Chuck. The Cuzz moniker developed because he is a cousin to the first Chuck in our group. It's a name Cuzz quickly embraced. Doesn't he look like a Cuzz?
Anyway, I have known Cuzz for close to 30 years now. We have gone across country on baseball trips and to comic cons. We don't see each other as much these days, but it doesn't diminish my love and appreciation for my friend.
We have had so many great conversations. Sometimes they are silly, like about backup catchers. Other times, they are deep, like religion. Either way, I always appreciate the chat and Cuzz's opinions.
They say to surround yourself with great friends. There is none better than Cuzz.
I won't be with Cuzz on his big day, but I wish him a fantastic day and upcoming year.
Cuzz, Lindsey Wagner and me in Novi, MI-May 2010.
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