The Portable Universe: Happy Birthday to Me!

Okay, so my birthday was two days ago. But I started celebrating on May 1^st, and was so busy enjoying myself that I hardly had time to write a word. First there was the Tour of the Gila, an amazing five-day cycling event. The big day for we city dwellers was Saturday, when the racers ride miles and miles of laps on a 1.08 mile course around the main city streets. There were several class/categories of riders, and of course the most impressive were the pro women and men. These are national and international stars in their sport and many are prepping with this event for the Tour de France. They reach speeds of 35-50 mph even in the corners and it’s amazing to watch them turn a steep corner in a large pack. I’ve posted a bunch of pics for you to enjoy. And yes, I had front row seats. Then there was movie night at my friend Robert’s who has a huge wall size screen and great sound system, and before that a new art gallery opening. And then more races, movie night at the Silco Theater with a special showing of Rising from Ashes, a documentary about the Rwanda cycling team (wonderful film). Then coffee at friends on Sunday morning, then another matinee movie at Roberts, finishing with a fabulous special Sushi night at Diane’s restaurant a block from my house. On Monday, my birthday, I celebrated by cleaning my apartment from top to bottom and rearranging furniture. What better way to start year 57?