Yesterday was my Mom's 92nd birthday. Even though we are celebrating with my family today, I stopped by yesterday to say hi.    It's always a blanket of emotions visiting her. She lives in the "memory neighborhood" in an assisted living center where they take fantastic care of her. I'm grateful for the people that work there.    I have no idea what she feels or thinks since she hardly talks. I'm hoping that being with her family today light's her up and she experiences some joy.    Let's cross our fingers!

Last Sunday we pulled into a restaurant near closing time for a late supper and I noticed an extraordinary thing. The whole waitstaff, even after working a long weekend shift, was all smiling and eager to serve. 

I first noticed the bird’s nest about a week ago.

I first noticed the bird’s nest about a week ago.

Steph Curry has just won the NBA Finals MVP and a championship with the Warriors.  Curry was so close to becoming a Knick in the 2009 draft.  He was one pick away from changing the fortunes of my favorite team.  The Knicks have not was a championship since 1973.   In the last 50 years, The Knicks have had one game changing player chosen in the draft.  Patrick Ewing was their first draft pick in 1985.  He was the star player for more than a decade, but lost in the finals in 1994 and 1999.  

I learned this from Corey early on in the pandemic.   

Organizing a family dinner together has become more difficult to coordinate as our children get older. Just getting everyone together on days such as Father’s Day is becoming challenging as our children have significant others, spouses etc.  We are learning to alternate or divide the special days with our family and the families of significant others.   

Everyone knows I like to take in a good show. Last’s week commentary certainly made that point. So what better way for this commentator to celebrate this day with family than at a concert.