Stuck on what to say? Here’s what to write in a birthday card for a friend, coworker or that special someone in your life.

We all know that a birthday deserves a celebratory acknowledgement, but many folks have trouble figuring out what to write in a birthday card other than the obvious 'happy birthday' phrase.

I wanted my class to submit a written gesture of gratitude to some instructors. Then I encountered a surprising hurdle.