Validation about ones life choices rarely come needed but today, three lives were validated. I received the message below from a dear friend and I am so proud of the father he has become, the man he always was, and the friend he always is. This beautiful sentiment shows how much of an amazing soul he is and how much Universal light love and magic he is … Continue reading Living Loudly, Where I Should Be
I don’t remember the exact day I first stepped into The Gin Mill on 1411 S Tryon St. in Charlotte, NC, but I remember who I was with: Timmy and Jennifer. I don’t think I ever really left after that night. My visits to The Gin Mill went from weekly visits to weekend visits to nightly visits. Having grown up watching Cheers, it was my own … Continue reading Chosen Family: The Gin Mill
My favorite number isn’t 47. It’s 16. I was born on the 16th day of the 11th month. I just naturally gravitate to 16 and variations of it like 4 and 8. But when I arrived to Australia (Nov 2015), I kept saying 47. It would be my answer for anything number related. How many kilometers do I have to go? 47. How long is … Continue reading 47, It’s a Prime Number
There are things in life that trigger your memory or memories, to a certain time, a certain place, a certain feeling, etc. For me, there are certain songs that will remind me of certain people or moments. Movie quotes that will take me instantly back to a time and a place. Hearing words pronounced wrong like champagne to “cham-pag-na” or adding an extra higher to “Electric … Continue reading Like a Memory
I saw these words “ALL THINGS POSSIBLE” on a banner in Portland, Maine and it was as if the Universe was letting me know that it was with me. I was in town for a 3-day weekend to see one my greatest friends get married to his love. (Go #TeamOBerkowitz) It was also a reunion of chosen family as well, aka The Gin Mill family. … Continue reading All Things Possible
This post is for Heather. She tweeted on Monday she needed “…a something to make me feel better. #sadtweet” You can see our conversation-> But I wanted to do something more for her than a few tweets and though it wasn’t immediately, I hope this brightens her day now and this might be the something to make her feel better. It’s a little late Heather, … Continue reading For Heather
In no particular order, here’s a list of things I’ve learned while exploring & exposing myself… As Ville Vallo of HIM says in a brilliant quote, “Music is my ‘God,’ my best friend.” Without music, I am sure I would not have survived being on this earth for so long. Music has also given me some of the best friendships I could ever ask for. … Continue reading Things I’ve Learned
This is a way overdue thank you. I didn’t get the chance to say thank you in person or even via the internet until today. Life said here go and kicked me out the door. No proper goodbyes, hugs, or shenanigans. So, though late…here is my huge and grateful thank you to the following: BeBop, The Gin Mill Family, Krissie, Annie & Brad, Gail, Heather, Nikki, and Ronnie I cannot thank … Continue reading A Delayed Thank You
I rang 2012 in Bondi (Australia). I rang 2013 in Detroit, MI. One was sunshine with sandy beaches. One was gray skies and melting snow. Both were places I never I imagined I’d be, but forever grateful for the paths that put me in both locations. I can say I have two regrets in 2012 1) Saying no to a guy I should have said … Continue reading Reflections of 2012
I found that out the hard way in December of 2009 when my mother passed away. I had visions of her seeing me eventually get married one day and maybe holding a grandchild I may have had. My life took another unexpected turn last Monday with my job. I won’t go into specifics because to be honest, I’m still a little pissed off…okay, a lot … Continue reading Life Never Goes As One Plans