The third of many installments to come, my annual articulation to sharing-honoring of what is on my mind and how profoundly grateful I am to be older, and hopefully wiser.
Deep deep gratitude for another year, many learnings and so much more.
lalalalove you.
1. You. Thank you to my lovely lovely lovely family friends and people who are in my tribe near and far. I am so so so grateful to you and your inspiration.
2. The return of this little lady Alejandro Larson. She went on a 1-month walk-about this November and returned 18 lbs lighter (serious) and a bit more wily. We love you.
3. Bill Murray. When my sister and I shared a room we had pictures of Bill around our room and when faced with a quandary, we would ask ourselves and eachother “What would Bill do?”.
4. Amazing local music. See Cloud Cult, Twilight Hours, Andrew Bird (adopted), Atmosphere, Brother Ali, Haley Bonar, Low, Cadillac Blindside (yep Tbird!), Dessa, Jeremy Messersmith, Heiruspecs, Fog and so many more.
5. This stately lion who is my first and second husband, my financial advisor, my chef, partner in crime and all around best friend. You. are. the. best. around.
6. Imaginations that transform the world.
7. Parents. Including mine, parents: you guys continue to inspire me. Really.
8. Alicia Swenson O’Brien and Co. You are humbling in your crafty endeavors, spirit not to mention sense of humor.
10. A kiddo soon to arrive in my world “Player to be named” McMillan Cross. I am so excited to meet you and tell you about our attorney, Nerdball.
11. These two clowns, Willie & Lucinda. You humble me with your appreciation, sweetness and all-around mischief (see pretzel-eating and brown-sugar devouring debacles of 2011).
12. Heavy Table. Thank you for articulating and structuring this lovely food community.
13. Rob Ryan.
14. Yogis near and far. Anusara Kula, I am humbled by what you offer and what I receive.
15. WashiTape.
16. Greg Brown. Musician. Activist. Gardener. Foodie. Fisherman. UP-er.
by Patty Larkin
17. babies in my world born this year. See Alia Grace, Hazel, Olive, Haakon Grinell our fairy godson and those players to be named.
18. 6am Yogis at YogaFresh. Your adhikara (studentship) is a-mah-zing.
19. People who raise chickens. Allen+Jessica and girlies in the ATL, Miss Amber in Bayfield—wow, I love your chicken schemes.
20. Fantasy Football-ers. Really. It’s on the list. I am fascinated and inspired by the depth of your curiousity and camraderie. (See Ricky Williams Fan Club members and Panda co-commissioners).
21. 3 wolves Comedy.
22. Keshi Zuni Connection. Amazing Zuni cooperative in Santa Fe. Bronwyn, you are a goddess.
23. Seeds and their gardeners. Seed Savers. Seed Banks. 
24. Arcade Fire.
25. Chefs who perpetually inspire.
Bea.
Deb.
26. It’s gonna be a good year. 
27. Yeu & Selam. These two. You inspire me to NO end.
Selamawit, xo
Yeukai, xo
29. Winter. I know, unpopular. I am grateful for you winter. really.
Willow River
30. Take-away shows. See all, including but not limited to:
Priscilla Ahn
Yeasayer.
Tapes n Tapes.
31. This lady. Gram. Speechless for your wisdom, heart and love. (PS: we split a beer on her bday. Surly for 97th.)
half-pint on her 97th
32. Water.
water. i'm serious.
33. Making this list.
For reals, it reminds me of the diversity and same-ness that makes me so so so grateful. And so much more.
Namaste. xo
Kate,
I truly enjoyed this! You are so creative. And by the way…. I believe a CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! is in order (assuming #10 means what I think it means ).
much, much love to you on your day! i’m sure zach condon was a close #34… looking forward to another BDD soon. hugs for the gang!
This was the birthday party I missed out on. Hope to see you soon. I owe you a birthday hug.