A medley just popped into my head as I anticipate turning another year older. "Put another candle on your birthday cake" from Sheriff John and "Light my fire" by the Doors. Because if you remember Sheriff John, your birthday cake is probably ready to start your house on fire, just like mine. I really don't mind my age. Most of the time I see myself as ageless and don't think about numbers much. But rarely do I stop and think, "what do I want for my birthday?" Most of my wants have to do with getting more sleep or having fewer commitments. Having someone come clean my house would be cool. I guess an iPhone or a Smart phone would be nice. But that means paying a monthly fee for a data package, and I'm just not down with that yet. I started poking around Amazon and saw that Elton John's "Yellow Brick Road" CD is available, as is the DVD of how they made that album. Sounds pretty cool. I like concert DVDs. I'd like a bikini-ready body too, can someone please wrap that up for me to open on the big day? So how do I want to spend that day...hmmm...maybe horseback riding. Possibly wine tasting. I haven't had a birthday party in a long time, and I don't think I really want one. Unless it's a music party. That might be cool. I could pretend I'm turning some age I really liked, like 16 or so, and play music from that era. James Taylor. Elton John. Carly Simon. Carole King. Bread. Jim Croce. Eagles. I think that sounds pretty fun. Anticipation. Don't let the sun go down on me. Peaceful easy feeling. I've got a name. You've got a friend. Don't let me be lonely tonight. I think I'll live it up in Hotel California. Music makes everything better!
