For Jules

Today is your day…. This is for you.

It doesn’t hurt that it’s your birthday. (or does it hurt?) ;-)

Don’t make that face…I’m still older than you.

You are one of my dearest, most consistent, systemically funny, kind, sensitive, loud friends. Ok, maybe you are the loudest… You are smart, talented and creative.

And you love deeper and you love forever. This way of being has influenced me as we grew up together (and apart) but what has always been a constant for us (besides the puree) is that I can always trust you to be honest with me…even when you are scared I will judge you.

I respect you so much. Your parents would have come around, Kathy and Maggie are amazing testaments to your love.

Happy Birthday sweet friend! <3