Last year I considered the idea of actually celebrating my birthday on the first. This year I'm considering it more. The weather is better. It seems appropriate, especially given that somebody else has taken All Hallow's Eve, for me to claim the day as my own.
I had considered participating in National Poetry Month, but yesterday my therapist asked me not to re-read The Love Song of J Alfred Prufrock right now, so the start will be slightly delayed.