Yes, Aurora, it can be amazing at times.  Of course, my first lawyer mentor hated profanity and would often say: “You can always substitute the word ‘amazing’.”

David, you have a twin? It must be amazing to be a twin.

Thank you, Aurora and Arthur.  I wonder how our minds will be working thirty years from now.  Maybe haiku and senryu will keep us sharp.  Arthur, you should give it a try.  For starters, go here.

p.s. Aurora, I realize in thirty years, you’ll be in your early 50’s, so I expect you to look after the old Giacalone twins.

Dear Brother, Your tribute is bitter-sweet but lovely. Your father would have enjoyed seeing you on Sunday, but he knows he has your love. At one point during dinner, surrounded by his wife, eldest son, lovely daughter-in-law, and two adorable grandchildren, he turned to me and asked: “There’s no special occasion today, is there?” I didn’t want to know whether it was his humility, or his lack of short-term memory, that led him to make that inquiry. I assured him that his 87th birthday was, in deed, a special occasion. After all, he even got to eat his favorite dessert, pineapple-upsidedown-cake. Much love, Arthur

What a beautiful tribute.