Acceptance

On the journey of life, you meet all kinds of people.Some you like.Some you don't.Some stay with you a spell,while others quickly pass through.When I met her,I never knew how much she would come to mean to me or the impact she'd have on my life.She never questioned the whys or hows I came into her life;she just accepted.Not only accepted me,but those that came with me.Always willing to share a story or 2 with them.Embraced them because they were a part of me.Now she's gone.

St.Patrick's Days,Christmases,Bdays,Lazy Sunday afternoons; all with her.Suddenly she was gone.She was facing a battle none of us could prepare for.

Now her battle is over.She's on a new adventure.The greatest adventure humans can ever participate in.The unknown.I wish nothing but god-speed,comfort & peace for her.For me,I wish for 1 more walk on the beach, 1 more bday toast, 1 more Christmas dinner, 1 more anything...And to her I say, thank you.Thank you for your gift of unshakable embracement,acceptance and friendship.May you rest in peace.

The End of an Era

has come..Today we buried Teddy Kennedy. He was such a charismatic character; an amazing presence. The memorial and funeral were filled with touching speeches that spoke not only of his outstanding congressional career, but also his role as the patriarch of a family that has endured so many tragedies. He was a man of deep faith who recognized his faults and sought forgiveness and was looking forward to rejoining the brothers and other family members he lost so suddenly. As I sat and listened to so many people speak of Teddy's determination to over-come so much adversity, I was deeply moved by the accounts of his efforts and his simple words of wisdom he bestowed on grieving family members, "there is no excuse to give in."

I wish the avid sailor godspeed and a peaceful cruise into eternal rest.

How Do We Say Goodbye?

With a touching ceremony befitting a king. The world gathered today to pay respects to the King of Pop. It was a moving celebration with the Jackson family displaying an open-ness so rarely seen. Differences aside, the world came together today to celebrate and mourn the life of Michael Jackson. Even the most hardened were choked up when MJ's young daughter proclaimed her love for her father.

What an amazing young lady-1 of the 1st in the family to come to her feet when Rev. Al Sharpton proclaimed, "I want his children to know there was nothing strange about your daddy, it was strange what your daddy had to deal with." We can only imagine the type of unorthodox life Michael and his children led. What was clear though, was the love this family had for their father, son, uncle, cousin, nephew, etc.

Michael was the 1st and I dare say, the only celebrity, who will ever have such a dramatic impact on me. My heart and prayers go out to his 3 children and his entire family. I and the world cried along with you today.

The World Celebrates MJ

Websites, tv channels, radio stations, all paying their respects to the phenomenon that was Michael Jackson. I haven't seen anything like it since the passing of Princess Diana. With all the civil/political unrest that is going on in the world, it's nice to see that the world can come together to mourn and celebrate the life of MJ.

For me, his passing is surreal. Major figures have passed while Ive been on this Earth, but none had touched me like MJ did. I am a fan of dance and music and have danced since the tender age of 3, so for me Michael was a god. I was awed by him and his talent. I still am. I always will be.

King of Pop Bows Out..

The world is in shock! Odd personal life aside, he was a musical genius. He spanned the ages; I'm a fan, older friends are fans, the parental units are fans, younger friends are fans...Almost all of us have a favorite MJ song. Some of the best "time of my life" moments occurred dancing away to an MJ song. I shall miss him, as I know millions more will as well.

The Yankees Win!! (Repeat Over n Over)

There is no place quite like the Old Yankee Stadium. Some of my favorite memories are of visiting the Bronx to see the boys in their pinstripes. Nothing has ever compared to the thrill of walking into that hallowed arena. There was always something electric in the air; a total awareness of the legends that have graced the field. A good time was always had, even when the Yanks weren't on their A Game and lost.

Yesterday was my first experience at the New Yankee Stadium. I was teeming with excitement, but wondered how could anything possibly compare to the Old Stadium?! I have to say that I was impressed. It's a tasteful, classy arena dedicated to the Yankees of old, with a nod to the new generation. It was just as thrilling to see the big NY behind home-plate, just as deafening when the boys were announced and just as rowdy when things got to close for comfort. But something was definitely missing. Perhaps it was knowing that the 26 championships hadn't been won there or knowing that the Old Stadium was still standing in plain view across the street. Whatever it was, I'm sure it will dissipate as the Yankees begin to make history in their new home. The beginning of the walk back to the train station was bittersweet. I stopped to pay my respects to the magnificent Old Stadium for the last time. I officially said good-bye to the house that Ruth built and look forward to another 20 plus years of Yankee Stadium memories.