I woke abruptly from a good night sleep this morning. I was having a nightmare. Typically, at this time of year, I have many nightmares about my November fundraiser. It’s my mind restlessly running through ‘what if’ scenarios. It’s the adult equivalent of dreaming about going to school naked or in your pajamas. These ‘what ...
The Fourth Walsh
Theatre with a side of life
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#1387 reason to have a personal trainer
JOSH: How are you doing on your jogging goal? ME: Well, I really haven’t done any jogging yet. JOSH: Why? What are you afraid of? ME: Looking unattractive while I’m running. Breaking the treadmill. Falling off the treadmill and breaking myself. This exchange happened on Wednesday while I was walking on the dreadmill. Josh’s response to my fears was ...
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Enjoy your day!
I try not to tell people to “have a good day.” Instead, I go with my standard “enjoy your day.” I believe it’s a subtle yet significant difference. When I say “enjoy your day,” I mean so many things… I mean live in the moment. We shouldn’t just get through this hour, this work day, this month, ...
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#endyouthhomelessness
Last night, I saw “The Homestretch.” The documentary follows three homeless Chicago youth in their fight to overcome obstacles. Roque, Kasey and Anthony’s stories are powerful, inspirational and heart-wrenching. I had multiple personal reactions within the tight 90 minute film. I recently returned from Vegas, the city of excessive indulgence! Watching the movie, I initially felt ...
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Instead of my palms, I had my body read
Bellagio poolside pre-massage Whenever I stay at the Bellagio, I have a massage with Jeff. Okay, this has only happened once because I’ve only stayed at the Bellagio once. Yet, once is enough when it’s an amazingly memorable experience. Before I headed to Vegas and I imagine to shut down my whining, my personal trainer suggested I ...
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Hating your personal trainer
Everyone must have a love-hate relationship with their personal trainer. His sole purpose is to force you to get stronger and healthier. And those lifestyle changes -that you are paying for- are painful. Literally and philosophically. Well, when your trainer is one of your besties, you already loved him before the workout sessions began. So, ...
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I’m betting on a triple
I’m working a triple this weekend. Saturday dinner, Sunday brunch, Sunday dinner. I’m going to Vegas on Thursday for a long weekend. And mama needs cash. So, I’m all in. Actually, it doesn’t matter where the destination is. The week before I go on a trip, I like to serve as many shifts as possible. It’s ...
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Body awareness 101
Yesterday in yoga, Mindy had us close our practice with a mantra: ‘my body is sensational and it does amazing things.’ I think that was it?! We chanted it three times. That was at least the essences of the sentiment and I completely concur. This vessel takes care of me and I, in turn, am ...
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I was booked last weekend
For the last few years, I’ve been concentrating on my writing. And that has resulted in me neglecting my reading. I like to write in the morning. The day breaking over the water as I’m sipping a cup of coffee is my favorite time to write. The words come in a rhythmic flow. I ease into ...