More music and lyrics (and videos) I wanted to share (part 2 in my two-part series) ... ‘You can run but you cannot hide This is widely known And what you plan to do with your foolish pride When you’re all by yourself alone Once you tell somebody the way that you feel You can … Continue reading The magic of music and lyrics, part 2
I warned you in my first blog post that I think in music and lyrics, and movies. Combining both, there’s a quote I love from a romantic comedy actually called Music and Lyrics.* It’s when ‘Sophie Fisher’ (Drew Barrymore) explains to ‘Alex Fletcher’ (Hugh Grant) that … “A melody is like seeing someone for the … Continue reading The magic of music and lyrics
(This blog is timed to a Weight Watchers ‘Inspire’ week and dedicated to all my fellow Weight Watchers at Work members) They say you should have at least one really honest friend who isn't afraid to tell you things others might not. Things you might not want to hear. A couple of years ago, I … Continue reading Counting almonds – my Weight Watchers journey
Before there were giant, cuddly stuffed sloths in Hallmark store windows; comical, animated sloths on Geico commercials; and actual sloth photos featured on calendars, there was 'Slothy' (a.k.a. Thomas) – one of my son Dan's closest young childhood friends. Thomas was a quirky, super-talented, funny, wise-beyond-his years kind of kid. Like Dan, he wasn't particularly … Continue reading Remembering Slothy
My favorite movie of all time is probably Jerry Maguire, because it's all about my favorite theme - inspiration. In just over two hours, director Cameron Crowe shows that you can take a leap of faith, follow your dreams, do the right thing, make a difference and build your career beyond your wildest dreams. O.k. … Continue reading Show me the ‘sunny’
I have a theory that if you don't like cats, you don't know them. My current family's connection (obsession?) with cats can be traced back to 1978, when my childhood family 'replaced' me with a Blue Point Siamese to keep my teenage brother company when I was away at college. We were never allowed animals … Continue reading Cat crazy
My dad – Marvin Epstein – is 83 years old. Recently, he fell and broke his hip and for the past week, he’s been in bed at a Dix Hills rehabilitation facility, somewhat incoherent and agitated from pain meds. The other evening, my mom had plans to go into NYC with a friend and I … Continue reading The healing power of corned beef on rye (for dad & me)*
Have I mentioned that I'm not that 'techy'? If I was, I might know how to share a music playlist you could actually download and play. As it is, I'm going to share the names of the songs (and artists) I had my son Dan put together for an old-school mix CD I'm crazy about … Continue reading Driving happiness
There's a beautiful framed sign in the first stall of the Stop & Shop restroom in East Northport, NY that says: "Those who have the light inside them can't help but shine it on others." That little sign always inspires me ... even more than the other sign outside the restroom that says, "Do not … Continue reading Happiness matters!
”It was the best of times. It was the worst of times” ... 2017 was that kind of year for me. Sharp contrasts ranged from heathcare issues, to joyous family occasions (like my niece’s wedding up in Holiday Valley). From my cat Lucy suffering sudden severe diabetes, to (miraculously) being diabetes-free a couple of weeks … Continue reading A tale of N Carolina
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