This year, I decided to start my 24-hour birthday six hours early. On Wednesday, I went to dinner with Terri, Sarah (Terri’s daughter), and Elaine to Mulvaney’s Building and Loan.

They gave us a “special” location – the wine room. It was quiet, all conversation could be heard.

Thursday morning and afternoon was filled with text messages (even one from Paris), cards and flowers.

My official birthday ended at 5:30 when the Active Transportation Commission meeting started.
