I could not envision this vast age when I was younger. I have been through the depression, world war II, four marriages and three divorces,the acquisition of a bachelors degree and an M.S. at the age of forty and now in this time of the virus am keeping up with both real and virtual friends through the computer. Please know, my virtual friends that I have never met that I love and value you all. The ones I was privileged to get to know, Laura and Fredo and Mike are especially dear to me. You have all enriched my life. My daughter and my husband have made wonderful birthday offers, but I have reached the stage where I want nothing but safety for friends and loved ones. The loss of my son was devastating. I can only hope my daughter and her family will stay safe and my sister and niece and nephews do the same. Meanwhile, the birds are singing and building nests, the hydrangeas are coming up and it looks like spring outside. I plan to enjoy the day.