Today begins my 63rd trip around the sun.
In other words, today is my 62nd birthday anniversary.
I go into “Social Security eligibility year” with gratitude for so many things: faith that sustains and informs, Maisie, friends around the world, students and alumni who continue to enrich my life, increasing awareness of my blessings and my privilege, the Episcopal Church, a good doctor who helped me wake up to renewed healthfulness, the ability and means to see the world, books, and above all music.
I have some business meetings today, and then a BBQ lunch, and then the Muny Teens show tonight at the Muny.
Pictures from the first 31 years:








































And last evening, on the cusp of the conclusion of my 62nd year, as I was leaving for The Muny:

