The trick is to say yes. When given an opportunity, even if it scares the crap out of you, say yes. So, on Sunday night, when David Sedaris asked if I would join him on stage to say a few words during his event at the Vogue Theatre, I said yes. Then I panicked. Stepping […]
This past week I read a Facebook post by someone I used to consider a dear friend. We don’t see each other anymore. He’s moved on. I find that often happens when a friend starts to date someone or even more dramatically, when they move in or get married to the love of their life. […]
I’ve said this before but the message isn’t getting through. I was again struck by the outpouring when a celebrity dies. A mass amount of tributes and stories takes over social media. It happened last week when Tom Petty died. If the death is unexpected the jolt is real. One day you’re dreaming about seeing […]
“Charles Hillman was a true gentleman.” That was the comment most heard at Charles’ memorial service this past weekend. Saturday would have been his 100th birthday and Charles would have loved the hoopla! Charles passed away on June 28, 2017 (obituary) In August of 2013 I wrote a blog about this great man. Today, as […]
On April 10, 2013 I wrote my first blog. It was all about Intent. I blabbed on about what the word meant to me and the people around me. I also proclaimed it was my intent to write a blog every Wednesday. Done. One hundred and eighty-three blogs later I can safely say I did […]
“Soon I’ll be 60 years old …” That’s a line in the song I’ve been listening to lately. I started this blog three years ago and commented on the merits and drawbacks of turning 55. Nothing could foretell I would be here again, on my birthday, writing another week’s blog. And before you jump in […]
I just got back from the doctor’s office. His last words to me were, “Now you can stop worrying.” Dr. Ho knew I had been going crazy with the stress of “what if…” Dr. Ho can sometimes read my mind. I hadn’t shared my health scare with the people around me. Right now it seems […]
He gave me a little smile and said, “I don’t know if you’re serious or not.” “What? Of course I’m serious! As far as I’m concerned, we’re going to compete and probably win a gold medal at the next Winter Olympics.” Then I gave my classic, disbelieving, shake of the head. I do this to […]
Forty-three years ago I gave my brother a hug before I walked out of his life. I was 15 and he was 10. It was a quick grasp without much meaning. Little did I know it would haunt me for decades. Life rarely gives us a “do-over” or a chance to make something better. Last […]
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