How do you know when you first meet someone that they will become your friend for life? I certainly had no idea when I first met Carol Hatton. Initially we connected because she reached out her hand. Who knew it would be our breasts that would connect us for life. What drew Carol to […]
Two for Moneyball
As V and I walk out of the theater after the movie, my phone rings. It’s Judy; I tell her where we are. “What a coincidence! I just saw it, too. Of course Dick would have wanted to rush out and see it Friday on opening day—but I decided today was better—it was the […]
Being here—and being there
I couldn’t decide whether to lead with song lyrics or Abbott and Costello. A recent phone conversation felt like I was in the middle of their most famous routine: Are you there? I’m here. But I thought you’re not home. Right. I’m not there. So why haven’t you been online then? Because I’ve been here. […]
The "H" word and the Wall of Shame
Lately there’s just too much heavy stuff around—in books, movies, in life and on my blog. I decided I need to lighten up. The answer blew in with Hurricane Irene– which flooded my friend Amy’s home on Long Island and inspired her to clear out her office, listing on her blog a few amazing treasures […]
Never forget—or forgive?
Mostly I’ve avoided the coverage of the 10 year anniversary—consciously and subconsciously. I had a personal connection that I’ve written about on this day in past years, but somehow this year I almost can’t bear to write—or read another word—a feeling expressed in the brave and beautiful words of a 9/11 widow. Yet in the weeks leading […]
Priceless
I link my arm in hers as we walk, just soaking in the simple things. The sound of her voice. The warmth of her body next to me. Her pearl necklace that she never takes off. Her personality that’s both calm and vibrant at the same time. Joy—the word that is her scent and […]
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