Hi again everyone. Back again for three more positive things this February 2021 – from the land of snow and cold in the Northeast and with the intention of sending love this Valentine’s Day weekend! Nicest Story Ever?!!! O.k., get ready for a story that is one of those that will restore, or at least … Continue reading Three Positive Things – February 2021
Three Positive Things – January 2021
Welcome to my first blog of 2021, a year I’ve decided to devote to staying as positive, patient and strong as possible in the midst of ongoing challenges in our world. I hope, first of all, that this finds you well. And I hope you’ll join me in my 2021 endeavor. Here’s the plan. Each … Continue reading Three Positive Things – January 2021
Planting Seeds and Kindness
I’ve been thinking for quite a while about what I’ve wanted to say to close out this terribly challenging year. I was reflecting on the very start of 2020 – before COVID became our reality (though it still seems like a really bad dream at times). Like so many, I’ve come to look at pre-pandemic … Continue reading Planting Seeds and Kindness
Rescuing Piglet
One of my favorite movies is Albert Brooks’ (one of my favorite Woody Allen-style writer/ actor/directors) Defending Your Life. It’s sort of a complicated plot but there’s one scene thrown in that’s pure slapstick fun … showing a movie reel, essentially, of all the ridiculously stupid things main character Daniel Miller has done throughout his … Continue reading Rescuing Piglet
Do It or List It … and a Look at Generational Differences
I’ve been making lists for as long as I remember. To Do Lists. Favorite movie and book lists. Lists of friends. Long-range plan and objective lists. Even lists of future blogs I want to write. I find If I can’t get to something – or don’t think I’ll remember it – a list does the … Continue reading Do It or List It … and a Look at Generational Differences
Pre-Covid Concerts (a.k.a. Magical Musical Moments of 2019) hi
Before the curtain went down on large-scale gatherings, concert halls closed for business and ‘live’ music turned into another online experience seen from our devices at home, I had the great fortune to see some truly amazing performers last year. While 2019 had its ups and downs for me, in pandemic-hindsight there were some truly … Continue reading Pre-Covid Concerts (a.k.a. Magical Musical Moments of 2019) hi
My Morning Bike Ride
I woke up the other morning feeling pretty down. I had a little (or not so little) crying bout, acknowledged all my fears and concerns, and came to the same conclusion I’ve been coming to lately. It’s o.k. to feel out of sorts during a pandemic, especially if you have other troubling things going on … Continue reading My Morning Bike Ride
Grief, Empathy and Resilience
My dad died in early April and a good friend passed away, from the other deadly ‘c’ disease, cancer, in mid-June. In the middle of that short time span, I was asked to be a panelist for a webinar, called The Effect of COVID-19 on Grief, Bereavement & Loss (view the video recording here). And … Continue reading Grief, Empathy and Resilience
Love When You Can …
Certain songs and lyrics mean more at different times in your life, right? These days I’ve been thinking about Dan Fogelberg’s Part of the Plan and wanted to shoot out a quick blog to share the lyrics because they might speak to you too in these difficult pandemic times (and difficult times all around). Dan … Continue reading Love When You Can …
My Mom on Zoom
They say if you can put a man on the moon … Well they did put some men on the moon (about 50 years ago, in fact) and this year, I got my mom on Zoom. Once you finish reading this blog, you decide which feat is more impressive. I should start by saying, I … Continue reading My Mom on Zoom