The historian, it's your birthday, happy birthday, the historian.

Happy birthday to the historian!  I asked him to tell me ten things he wished for.  He said he wished 

1. that he understood more about economics;

2. that he were a painter; and/or

3. that he were a musician, and especially that he understood jazz;

4. that we will be able to travel in the future to at least some of the places we want to go;

5. that he would enjoy good health for the rest of his life;

6. that the Scotlands would move here in the not-too-distant future;

7. that he would remain productive as a historian;

8. that he were a swell pool player;

9. that he were a magician; and finally,

10. that none of our kids will have financial difficulties.

In light of these wishes, I wish the historian a year filled with learning, art, music and especially jazz, travel, excellent health, lots of family visits, new and exciting historical projects, pool-shooting, magic, and prosperity spread all around--to everyone, because prosperity is just better that way.  

In conclusion, please substitute "the historian" for "Lisa" in this song: