You know it is going to be a good day

• when you are taking a shower and you see a pregnant raccoon climb by your window

• when you do not have to share the pot of coffee with anyone

• you teach a room full of tween girls all the lyrics to the Annie Lennox CD

• and Alice James sends you a box of beautiful books to review.

and yes, two days and counting to front row ticket to Carmen. Where I will dress up, drink beautiful things and be loved well. It is a good day.