Fifty years ago this weekend my brother came into the world. From then until now he is my unique other half.

We’re almost five years apart; all the same, he was, is my one who repeatedly inspires, confounds, and provides joy.

From the day he came home until now, he represents a constant hope for connection; and he repeatedly is that wonder and hope and joy that os family.

We are PLENTY different; but we always come back to center; we always find the common ground of our different paths to where we are today.

And somehow, wondrously, simply, forever, together, and connected.

Scott Ludlum. SLud.

Much love to you, my brother, so grateful for you, my constant, may you have another 50 times 50 more years and forever full of love,

Happy Birthday!

-jlud.