Posted on July 14, 2008 by sottovoco
My friend Glenda sent me an email today with a series of Andy Rooney sayings. I have no idea if these are truly his words, but I can hear his voice in my head when I read them. So that’s good enough for me. Besides, they’re smart, pointed and very, very relevant.
Enjoy!
I’ve learned .. That [...]
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Posted on July 8, 2008 by sottovoco
I am so lucky. I have so many wonderful friends who get me. Friends who really know me. And whole-heartedly embrace me. Life is hard for me right now. And my friends are stepping up and saying: let me help. It’s amazing. I feel so blessed.
Unlikely as it seems, Cher’s take on [...]
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Posted on June 28, 2008 by sottovoco
I love golfing with my girlfriends. There is something wonderful about driving around in a little cart with your own personal cheer leading squad. For me, the women I golf with, even the strangers who pick up the 4th slot in our group, are amazingly supportive and encouraging.
Yesterday Rachelle, Kathleen and I had [...]
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Posted on June 26, 2008 by sottovoco
Last night I sent email to about 20 family and friends asking if they knew of anyone in Los Angeles who might be able/willing to help my Father. Within hours, I had email back. Friends sent referrals. Friends called friends who asked their daughters. We have three options for help for [...]
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Posted on June 18, 2008 by sottovoco
Tomorrow will mark the 35th day I’ve been away from home. My Israeli taxi driver joked it was like I as in the Amry — but with no guns. HA.
I’m at Ben Gurion Airport, waiting in the Dan Lounge, drinking Israeli wine and eating hummus. What a way to go! Oh, and working, [...]
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