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01.31.17 broken

Broken Byron!

You might assume, as I did, that this was the result of his madcap daily cycle commute across two boroughs. But no. He slipped in a subway station – how ignominious! Six foot six does not fall with grace.

Though it is his first broken bone. Pretty good record for 45 years on this planet.

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01.21.17 station

Penn Station NY

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01.08.17 marriage

This person wandered into my life when we were both too young to have any fixed ideas about the future. We’ve now been together more than half a lifetime, spanning every major event from college to careers, criss crossing countries and continents, raising eccentric children, mourning the loss of parents.

There is enormous, unquantifiable value in long friendships. I’m lucky beyond measure to be married to my best friend.

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01.08.17 anniversary

21st wedding anniversary: what a strange and amazing adventure!

Plus we’ve lived together in various capacities for something like 25 years, so bonus points to us.

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01.02.17 seven

This is what it looks like when your computer dies on your birthday.

January 7 is always so much fun!

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12.30.16 allegory

Allegory of the Old and New Testament, Peter Dell the Elder, early 1530’s (carving on pearwood). Permanent collection, Morgan Library.

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12.30.16 portrait

Anne, Emily, and Charlotte Brote as teenagers circa 1834. Painting by Branwell Bronte (he erased himself from the portrait). On display at the Morgan until January 2.

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