Every year I take a stroll down the Super Bowl experience on the Tuesday following from the perspective of someone who doesn’t really engage in the actual game. That means a review of the commercials and the half-time show.

  I think all of our hearts broke when we heard the tragic news about the helicopter crash that took the lives of Kobe Bryant, his daughter, several of their friends and the pilot. I know, for me, I still tear up when I see pictures of the father and daughter together as well as the other families who were lost that day.  

Already two prior blogs posted about tonight’s main event. I find it a travesty that I need to refer to it as an eve game. The game really belong to late afternoon. The current scheduling often means gatherings break down after half-time, especially those who might need to travel a bit to get home; and with tomorrow remaining a work day, no reason to expect many to hang late on a Sunday eve.

As we are getting ourselves ready for the big game tomorrow here are some fun facts you may want to share with your friends (whichever kind you are with:)...   • Did you know you can make a bet on how many times J.Lo will change her outfit in her 10 minute peformance? (I bet 3)  

There are all sorts of friends:

As the Super Bowl approaches this Sunday, I ask “What does this Super Bowl mean to me?” The Kansas City Chiefs against the San Francisco 49ers; neither team is one that I’ve followed. No favorites. No hats.

Do you create resolutions or have a new focus for the new year? Last night I asked a group of friends what their focus was for 2020. They hesitated and none of them were able to articulate a real response. I have 3 activities I would like to set in motion and accomplish in the new year. 1) One new gal pal to do fun stuff with, have deep talks and provide accountability. 2) To commit to my health first and foremost.(everyday) 3) Go on one very cool adventure with my son. How about you?

We were on the 10th hole at Mustang Golf Course in Naples Florida when the phone rang. My husband answered the phone and I picked up my 4 rescue, lined up and swung. The next thing I heard was “I don’t care if your scared, go in and see if she’s OK”. That’s all I needed to hear. Something was terribly wrong. My sister-in-law, died on New Years Eve at the young age of 63 from a massive stroke. No warning, no signs or poor health. Tell those you love that you love them. Spend time giving to relationships because you don’t know when they’ll be taken.