​Regina Brett is an author, inspirational speaker and popular newspaper columnist. Prior to turning 50, she was diagnosed and successfully treated for breast cancer. To celebrate turning 50, she wrote a column about the 45 lessons life had taught her which appeared in the Plain Dealer. One of these lessons really caught my attention: Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie.  Don’t save it for a special occasion. Today is special. That lesson made me think of all the good bottles of wine people have given me over the years that eventually went bad sitting on my shelves because I was waiting for a special occasion to enjoy them. What a waste! Life is too short to wait for a special occasion to enjoy yourself. The truth is each day is special and we need to make sure we treat it that way.