Four Dozen Years Young and Feeling Great!

"When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive--to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love."

- Marcus Aurelius (121-180 AD)
Roman Emperor and Philosopher

Yesterday was my 48th birthday. I was up and about early. Went to the aikido dojo ... Back by mid-day to do some yard work ... Mowwed the lawn, trimmed the flower beds, spread some insecticide, swept some sand over the new patio to fill in the cracks which formed after the last few days of rain ... Maintenance stuff mostly.

Enjoyed a wonderful family-style meal of grilled steak and potatos, green veggies, salad, and a bottle of pinot noir wine. And there were family, friends, and neighbors over for birthday cake and ice cream. (Yeap, it was a BFL FREE DAY.)

Marcus Aurelius' thoughts on the precious privilege it is to be alive continued thru-out the day.