Saturday, June 26, 2004, New York, NY

* Morning weather warnings…

The 8:30-10:30a.m. & 10:45a.m.-12:45p.m. classes are on weather warnings. Coincidentally, I’m working the later classes, Emma! We’ll update our site as the day progresses. Today, we kick off our static trapeze classes! Yesterday, tiny Olivia was caught to the crowds’ delight! Lindsey, Maddy & Maggie made their 1st catches with us! Katrina & Doctor Dan flew high & strong. And, I caught Silvan’s layout! I am a lucky man to have work I love while surrounded by a dear family of friends. From the bottom of my heart (& top of my tights!), I thank each of you for helping me kick off my next trip around the sun. There are literally too many people to name here. But, I thank Brian & Dana for arranging my gracious presents. And, I thank Renee & Jen for arranging my affair to remember. “Tell me what company thou keepst, & I’ll tell thee what thou art.” (Miguel de Cervantes) I am talented, beautiful, generous & loving. Thank you, thank you, thank you, all. – Dino *

Recently, I saw Doctor Dan at a farewell party as he leaves one wacky city for the wild & crazy land of Lancaster, PA! It was good seeing him before he left. He looks happy & well. We wish him well & good luck with his move & this next chapter in his life.

I remember that party for my birthday in 2004. Each of you, my friends, showed up wearing something coral colored (or, pink, as many like to call it). I got a HP PocketPC for a gift from dozens of you. And, I still think of all of you b/c that PocketPC has withstood the tests of time, wear & tear, and it is still w/me to this day. Unbreakable as my memories. We took over that little downtown club that night. I remember hearing that guys none of us knew were hitting on the girls in our massive group by asking, "So, you know Dino...?" They just heard my name here & there, then used it to talk to the girls there that night! W/the size of our group, it was a very decent chance that line would work! Thanks again for a great night to remember...