In February 1960, I was born into a world where you were My Big Sister. My Bitty. You were everything that a sister could be—an indefatigable supporter, an inspiring mentor, a fierce advocate, a trusted confidante, a fun companion, a cherished friend. Today is the seventy-second anniversary of your birth. This photo collage offers just a small indication of the joyful, hilarious, and poignant memories that keep you alive in my heart. My love, eternal.

My thanks to my friend Kevin Wichowski-Hill for helping to restore these photos.