Today's blog is based on my "remarks" as a memorial service for yesterday at United Methodist Church in Hempstead for Jean Bearak, my stepmom, who passed away in April:

Life often surprises us with moments of joy when we least expect them. Even the smallest of moments can change the trajectory of our day.    Think about it. What happend to you over the past couple of days/weeks that gave you a moment of joy...   Hitting a pure golf shot Laughing out loud  A good hug Great conversation   Acknowledging these little snippets of joy can make a difference and your life will be richer for it.

My life orbits around 4 different, significant, entities: www.gothamnetworking.com, www.people4peace.net, the mentor 

This past Tuesday marked our 1200th “Calm” session.Calm — something that, I suppose, we all could use more of.Calm — something we could all aspire to.

I love summer - fresh air coming through open windows! I’ve always seen air conditioning as an unnecessary convenience – not good for the environment and not necessary for me.   

Without exaggeration, for over 10 years – maybe more – I have been buying five fresh delicious rolls from the bakery at my supermarket.  Every Saturday.  Five has seemed to be the perfect number since Bill makes lunch for himself every day.  Although sometimes, there is a breakfast slipped in there too.  

Last week, I had dinner with longtime friends. The three of us started our legal careers at the same law firm. Even though the three of us had not seen one another in person for a long time, the conversation just flowed and the time went by too quickly.  

Once a year a group of friends connected from one or more of neighborhood, elementary school, high school or their relationship to someone with one of the prior mentioned connections gather at Bell Park Manor Terrace across from Martin Van Buren High School in Queens Village.  Kirby Lindell, who I met and befriended in high school, is the "instigator."  Kirby also played a key role in high school reunions that took place like clock work every five years concluding with our 50th last fall.  Some friends fit all of those connections to Kirby.