17 October 2002 - 19:32

The Earth is tipped 23.5 degrees relative to the ecliptic. There are 23 tarot cards and humans have 23 chromosome pairs. Each side of the great pyramid is 23 decameters long. Seventeenth century scholar Archbishop Ussher figured the earth was created October 23rd, 4004 BC. The Mayans believed the world will end on December 23rd, 2012. The Freemason lodge in New York is on 23rd street. Hexagram 23 in the 'I Ching' is 'breaking apart,' while 23 in telegrapher's code means "break the line." Section 23 of the Department of Justice's criminal tax manual addresses conspiracy to defraud the United States. The Templars had 23 Grandmasters. It takes 23 seconds for blood to circulate the human body.

If you ask someone to think of a number, they're more likely to think of 23 than any other, and second most likely to think of 17.

Wheel is 23 years old today, this 17th of October, and I will sing his praises simply. Harken, my mate.

00. I love your

01. masterful way with language,

02. vast stores of ready knowledge,

03. your keen insight coupled with

03. an easy going nature.

04. You are strong and playful,

05. will explore on foot for miles

06. and see things the whole way.

07. You are endlessly charming.

08. You are expansively calm, and

09. confident when I am not.

10. Beautiful eyes, hair, hands! and more.

11. You are skillful, warm, and

12. never tire of cooking.

13. You are creative and

14. you can be counted on.

15. Cats and dogs (like me) adore you.

16. Your wit is matchless and you are

17. colorful!

18. Quick to learn new things

19. Incorrigably romantic,

20. sweetly soulful when all is dim.

21. Such a true friend.

22. Ancient Greek goat god, silver tongued king of scaled thieves...

23. u'i 'oe, akamai 'oe, and I am proud to be your mate.

Forever.