I am grateful for 47 trips around the sun. 47! On past birthdays, I’ve felt crappy about getting older. 40 was a tough one for me. On this one, I am just feeling gratitude for the happenstance and luck that has enabled me to do so this far – get older, that is.

I am grateful for a phone chat with an old pal that I haven’t spoken with for a while who called me up to wish me a happy birthday.

I am grateful for the sale of a painting today at the Central Gallery.

I am grateful for sushi this evening with family and chosen family.

I am grateful for a peanut buster parfait themed ice cream cake that Julie made me.