April 10

30 years ago today, I received my first Holy Communion.

24 years ago today, when I was 14, I saw my first rock concert. (Adam Ant with INXS opening, at St. John’s University, thanks to my brother Joe.)

I remember the one because I remember the other: I was given a charm (for a charm bracelet) commemorating the first event, & happened to still have it when the 2nd happened. For whatever reason, the date just sticks in my head, even now.

I don’t know what happened on any of the other April 10ths that I’ve lived through, though.