The 2024 presidential election motivated me to have a birthday do-over

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At the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater Pointe in Time Emerald Gala Today marks a week since my birthday.  Its occurrence is a tremendous blessing. Because all around us are reminders about the fragility of life. To that end, my brother, who always makes a point to celebrate me, took me to the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater's Pointe in Time Emerald Gala on November 2d. That was the beginning of my birthday celebrations. And then, on my birthday itself, I got a bit of a surprise... My actual birthday was tough. It was Election Day. And, I spent the day working polls as a part of an election protection effort. My efforts were designed to protect all voters. However, deep in my heart I love my AKA sister, Kamala Harris and I hoped for her historic victory. Then, much to my chagrin and despite my efforts—and those of thousands more—she lost. In my estimation, that loss was one of the greatest setbacks in human dignity in my lifetime.  The country elected a felon and self-proclaimed, racist, ableis
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The "Sound of Music" is all about love...

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Watching the Sound of Music as an adult last night revealed lessons that I missed as a child. As a child, I was consumed by the music and the commentary about the Nazis. I realize that missed one of the movies most obvious messages--love matters, in a most significant way.

The love story of the Captain and Maria illustrates this message. They both exercise great courage in pursuit of love. And, both believe that it is worth it. The Captain cancels his engagement to the baroness. Maria leaves the convent. They do these things because of the strength of their love. The baroness is left heart broken. The abbey loses a nun. However, as they say, all is fair in love and war.

As I watched the movie, I was keenly aware that I have allowed thought to rule my life and have tried to subtract my feelings from the equation. Given similar choices, I would have married my betrothed or joined the convent. I would have justified my decision as being right and noble.

Quite honestly, I don't have to guess about what I would do. I have largely chosen to live a life that makes sense instead of one based on my heart’s desire. I have been “smart”.

Don’t cry for me though. My life is really good. I have a career, security, and social respectability. However, as I watched “The Sound of Music”, I longed for the courage to answer the call of the music of my heart. Hopefully, I will find that courage in 2009 and take a risk for love…
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