Ten Birthday Wishes (36 Seems Excessive)

1. I wish Amy worked at a good job in Philadelphia and not goddamn Dover.
2. I wish for “The Comfort of Automated Phrases” to be published.
3. I wish for a peaceful and productive year of teaching.
4. I wish for a Leeway Grant to support my memoir.
5. I wish I knew what to do about having babies.
6. I wish for less frequent blues and closer friendships.
7. I wish for health, wealth, and happiness.
8. I wish to have an art show.
9. I wish to graduate from therapy.
10. I wish for dancing at least twice a month.