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today is my birthday and i have much to say.

what a perfect, heavenly day. odd to see a warm afternoon in february, but lucky me today. a fire in the backyard, good wishes and surprises at each turn, steaks on the grill, music too.

one of my favorite friends said in a card "make it your greatest year ever", and i think i will do just that.

meantime, i looked up at the backyard sky a moment ago and realized gratefulness.

thank you, good spirit and god, for all of it.

every day of it
every mile of it
every loss
every discovery
every love
every friend
every smell and feel and taste
every possibility.
for every memory i have
and for every memory i wish to have.

and, of course, for cake.

my thanks.