A note about the song: Although Lennon obviously has numerous songs to choose from, I tend to always think of him when hearing “Yes It Is.” It really is one of the best by The Beatles.

I walked into a FedEx shop on Friday to pick up a package that had failed to reach my hands all week. The lady behind the counter immediately remarks, “you know he’s 70 today, right?” Who? What? My t-shirt. Abbey Road. The iconic image of the Fab Four walking like ducks in a row. I correct her: “I think it’s Saturday, actually.” She wouldn’t have it, even volunteering to look it up on Google right then and there. But she did seem to be in a better mood because of it, so I didn’t push too hard.

Step forward 3 hours later, where I’m sitting in a church listening to an organ concert. I’m the only person under 50, supple skin among winkles. During intermission, every other soul finds a conversation partner, while I sit near the front and ponder the construction of the pipe organ. The concert finally draws to an explosive end with Louis Vierne, and a woman taps me on the shoulder.

“You know, it’s John Lennon’s birthday tomorrow.”