flying grins & giggles
There are two incredible feelings in the world: 1) being greeted at the airport by a gangful of grins & giggles, and 2) jumping carefree off the grown ups’ bed. My trip was a shorter visit than usual, but worth every stretch of the miles.
Just after we turn off the lights and crawl under the covers…
“Goodnight Jada, I love you,” I whisper.
“I love you more,” she says.
“I love you always,” I respond.
Every night should be this sweet.
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There are many thoughts that can cross your mind when traveling on Thanksgiving. I’m sitting here at a bar in the Chicago O’Hare airport, waiting for my connecting flight to Dallas. With the waves of travelers passing by, I wonder, what’s everyone’s story? Where have they been and are they headed?
I’m feeling nostalgic and pensive about the holidays. If I could replay my life through Thanksgiving memories, it would be a montage of traveling from one point to another between then and now.
Movement. Isn’t that what life’s about?
Perfect moments can be fleeting. But finding the right momentum can propel you in all the right directions. So this year, I give special thanks to all the lovely family, friends and forces for helping me arrive.
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On occasional Tuesdays, Francophiles and other Manhattanites converge by guest list only to the latest champagne spot. No matter how old we get, it’s still fun to be at the see and be scene. Even in New York, you can never take life too seriously.
I heard a nice revelation from a young person today:
“Every day is a performance.”
This was an intern speaking at a benefits luncheon about their experience starting out in the corporate world. This wasn’t just any intern – it was one of the alumnis from a special development school for poor, underprivileged youths.
I’m so inspired by this program and have been looking into becoming a volunteer associate. I wish we had opportunities and training like this when I was growing up!
first floor neighbor, ues
I live on the fifth floor of a walk up on the Upper East Side with the kindest neighbors. On one occasion, I lost my keys and everyone was kind to offer their place, bottled water and to help carry my luggage. On another occasion, the Kris Kringle neighbor across the hall gave me a homemade VHS copy of the movie Juno. But there’s one neighbor on the first floor who I’ve always found intriguing with his freedom of expression.
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I just tweeted for the first time today. How do you write a clear, concise statement in only 140 characters? My college English professors would have loved Twitter. Let’s have some fun with microblogging. Follow me here: http://twitter.com/candylife and set up your own account today!
steelers at home vs. colts
Football season is here! So how do you know when he really loves you? When you’re out of sight, but not out of mind during his hometown Steelers football game. Although it was a close game, Steelers 20 – Colts 24, I was all smiles to receive this cell phone photo.
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No matter who you voted for, it’s a new America. Obama made history in one of the most electrifying election years.
P.S. I’m relieved Palin is not VP-elect!
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Have I mentioned I love any excuse to dress up? Since my camera battery died and I’m still waiting on embarrassing photos from other folks, here’s a snapshot from last year.
