Every once in a while I glance up at the night sky to see whether any of the planets in our solar system are visible. Looking up and seeing their reflection of the sun’s light.The other night Venus and Jupiter shared the spotlight with the crescent moon.Venus, although smaller, shined brighter than the larger Jupiter whose light must travel so much farther to be seen on Earth.Looking at the night sky we’re reminded of the wonders of the universe and that we’re a small light in the vastness.

As I put my dad on his plane to go home to Texas, I had to reflect on the many blessings he brought to our lIves. He is not my dad by birth, but he accepted my sister and I from the beginning as his own. I will forever be grateful. I must also say that American Airlines personnel did rmight by us. Espcorting my father to his gate (his mEemory is not the best). Kind and compassionate, they rushed me tthrough the bag check so he wwould not hAve to wwith in the long lines.His flight take  his physical being far from me, but in my heart he is as close as ever.

Which do you prefer?By nature, I am a planner.  I like to think things through, weigh pros/cons and choices, and then make a decision.But sometimes, spontaneous plans are the best plans.I had lunch with a good friend yesterday.  We are both really busy and while planning seems the better approach to make sure there is time on the calendar, sometimes a spontaneous idea works better.

I received a text message from a long time friend last week. She wrote, “I miss you.”  I smiled at the connection and the sentiment. But I did also think, “Then why not just call me?” So I called her. We had a great conversation filed with laughter. 

Feels like my 2026 “Concerts Season” started late this year.  It did start off explosively.  On May 5, with my daughter and frequent concert buddy, Marisa, I kicked off this year’s series with a Boss show: the “Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band Land of Hope & Dreams American Tour” at UBS arena just south of home.

We all know that person. They need an introduction, a favor, a recommendation, a quick call, a little advice, a second quick call, and maybe “just one more thing.” But when you need something? Suddenly, they’ve entered the witness protection program.Helping people is a good thing. In networking, generosity matters. But there’s a difference between being generous and becoming someone’s unpaid support department. Some people build relationships. Others build a drive-thru window where they pull up, take what they need, and speed away without so much as a thank you.

A friend gave me his Common Cold :( How do I know it's a Common Cold?  Because my doctor administered a nasal swab which eliminated other possible causes.  Not to complain, but it has evolved into a hacking (barking) cough which was debilitating me until I started taking Musinex, which has alleviated the cough somewhat.  The much overused "It is what it is" covers it, but why?  Why can't they cure the Common Cold?

On Mother’s Day, we visited the Gowanus Canal.After dinner nearby, we took a walk to the canal, which was declared a Superfund Site in 2009 due to its pollution, toxicity and unique smell.Clean-up began in 2013. Environmentalists took interest and persisted. Development followed with new residential buildings and walkways along the canal. It’s now called a “waterfront”.As I gazed upon the water, it occurred to me that, although I wouldn’t swim in it now, someday it might be possible.Just then two ducks came swimming up the canal — as if to say “the water’s fine !!”