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[The ride to work on an analog bike]

Self-portrait 1

The usual crowd

First northern shovelers of the season

stilts

Self-portrait 2

Stilts in flight

More stilts

I try to always post on my birthday. I thanked the Lord for all the blessings before I got out of bed. I kissed my wife before I left the house. I had coffee with John before riding to work. I was able to pedal a non-electric bike (slowly) to work and saw some great birds on the way. No one tried to run me over. JG and WB both wished me happy birthday (and gave me coffee and cards) before I fired the computer up.

It may sound like a small and unglamorous life, but I know myself to be wealthy beyond measure. I pray at least the same for you, friend!