I had a list of January goals to accomplish for optimizing my health, social, home and financial sectors. As is often the case, my results were a series of victories, defeats and meh. I hit all my training work outs but fell short on the yoga classes. I cut way back on the wine drinking ...
The Fourth Walsh
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I am 54 today… no exclamation mark.
I'm 54 today... no exclamation mark. Typically, I make my birthday a big fricking deal. MY birthday!!! I spend the day doing exactly what I want. I like to plan a full day focused on myself. It typically is about reflection and goal setting plus a big ass party. After spending a day in contemplation, I ...
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5-3-5-3
Today, my age matches my height. I’m 53 and 5’3. That’s got to mean something, right? Maybe best year yet? Or perhaps a signal of a major epiphany headed my way? I know we have ‘golden birthdays’ when our age matches our birthdate. But frankly, what the hell did I know at 19 on the ...
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An Open Love Letter to the Gays
Today is Chicago's 2016 Pride Parade. I'll be working on the parade route at my serving gig at Wood. In the wake of the Orlando tragedy, I'm not as chipper on this gay high holiday as in the past. I know that we aren't just checking I.D.s at the door. We are also checking bags... ...
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Happiness this Way: My Guide to Peace and Joy
I published my second book in April 2016, Happiness This Way. Following the success of my blog into a book, 500 Days to 50, I decided to reveal my secrets to happiness. It's nothing earth-shattering. In fact, it's everything you already know but may have forgotten. In this crazy world of materialism, competition and uncertainty, ...
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I thought I couldn’t cook but I was wrong!
Shrimp jambalaya When I was a kid, I tried to make Jello. I failed...over and over! It was a combination of things. I couldn't wait for the water to fully boil or the Jello to completely dissolve. Although Jello appears simplistic in nature, it continues to be my unsolved mystery. Back in the day, I ...
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Today is a New Year!
Jenny gave me this picture for my birthday. I love it hard. It encapsulates all my ideals of living a good life. She bought it for my new office but I decided to keep it at home for the daily reminder. 2016 has begun. This morning is full of possibilities. The slate is clean. I don’t ...
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Google googled me!
Google wished me a happy birthday. Cool? Or frightening? I’m equally weirded out and pleased with their acknowledgement. I’ve gotten cards, texts, and Facebook posts. I’ve had a birthday lunch and a birthday drink. I’m certainly feeling showered in lovely remembrances from my community. I’m 52 today. 5-2! I’m playing with a whole deck ...
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Dear Bill Cosby,
Dear Bill Cosby, I know your life is tough right now. This IS a fan letter but it’s also a hate letter. WTF? You were an icon. You had great stand-up comedy fame. You were the JELL-O pudding spokesperson. And the tour de force behind all the voices of Fat Albert in the 70s. Yet, your defining celebrity ...
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An Excerpt from My Still-To-Be-Named Book
In February, I stopped my personal blogging to focus on writing a book. If I had to categorize it, I'd say it's a self-improvement book. I'm enjoying the process and am currently working on Chapter 8. At my good gal pal Sue James' suggestion, I'm publicizing an excerpt for my past and future readers. This ...