The first day of Spring is coming, and so is my birthday. This year’s celebration is special because I start the day by playing and singing my latest incarnation of my old song The Wish Planet for a very small congregation of loving listeners at The Castro Valley Unity Church. It’s a safe place to try something new, and it looks like I get my wish before I even blow out the candles! Then comes a fancy dinner out with my Sweetie, followed by a 3-night get-a-way. Spoiled? Maybe, but I prefer to think of it as “blessed”. Besides, it’s my party and I’ll sing if I want to…….
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