I would like to offer belated birthday blessings upon Gautama Buddha. Though I know you require no apologies, oh great soul, I am none the less sorry for my tardiness.

Buddha sits and knows
Nirvana
legs crossed, I just sit

Also, the best and brightest of birthday wishes this June 5 - respectively, jointly and quite sincerely - to three people who have made my world a better place:


Bill Moyers

Laurie Anderson

Spalding Gray

And a heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS to Ed Rosenthal!