Just under four years ago Marisa and I attended Peter Frampton's Farewell tour at Madison Square Garden.  Following his diagnosis with Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM), Peter expected not to be able to play much longer.  According to John Hopkins, IBM "causes muscle weakness that may worsen over time and damage the muscles. The rate of this decline varies among individuals.

Forgiveness or approval?   Do you usually seek approval before taking action or ask for forgiveness after the fact? Both have it's plus's and minus's.   Seeking approval fosters trust and open communication, creating a supportive environment for collaboration and cooperation. However, it can lead to indecisiveness, a lack of personal autonomy, hindering personal growth and development. It also can be time-consuming.  

I hadn’t been on a subway in over three years.Last Sunday, we were on a walking tour in Manhattan and had to take a short subway ride at the end of the tour.

 

When my son turned junior in college, it was COVID.  We really did not like the idea of public transportation and its contamination and I wasn’t leaving the house very much anyway.  So, off to college he went that year with our old but reliable and easy to drive Honda.  

One of my most vivid memories from childhood was my Mom’s “good” silverware, crystal, and China. These dishes, glasses, and utensils were only used on special occasions, the holidays or when my parents had dinner parties.  

Music matters. Live music certainly energizes this commentator. Last week I took my wife and daughter to see Belinda Carlisle at the Theatre at Westbury.  I've seen her with the Go-Go's but never live as a solo artist. She performed an exuberant 18-song set including four encores.