Two Thousand Nine Graduate

My amazingly talented and beautiful boyfriend finished his artist diploma program at the College Conservatory of Music-University of Cincinnati this weekend — as well as made his debut with the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra. He says he is "never setting foot onto a college campus again unless it's to teach." He now holds four degrees and has already performed around the world with more engagements into next year, including an audition at the mother of all opera companies. I just wanted to let you, Nathan, and the whole small world who reads this blog know how proud I am of your educational accomplishments and your continued success as an opera singer, actor, and artist. Aside from these beautiful parts of you, there is the most important part of all - your unwavering love and devotion to me and your family & friends. In 1997 when doctors gave you only a 20% chance to live after that awful car crash, we the people of your life and your admirers and patrons around the globe had no idea how close we were to losing you. On behalf of all of them I say we are so grateful you are here with us to give us your love and your art. You are nothing short of a miracle. You are ... my California Angel.