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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Leap into Action!

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Everyone keeps saying that 2012 will be their year. Perhaps the Mayans have us all worked up? Perhaps these 60 degree days in the middle of winter in Pittsburgh no less has us thinking about global warming? Or, perhaps it is the cosmic storm that the meteorologists recently discovered? I have no idea what the reason is. What I do know is that the people in my life are doing more, talking less and eschewing procrastination. My sister even gave up wasting time for Lent. She is that committed to her self improvement project and her goals. I am not immune. I have hired an intern to help me with some personal projects. And she is great. So, I'm caught up in the frenzy and committed to taking some of my projects to the next level this year. Now is the time! Carpe diem and all that jazz! After all, this is a Leap Year. So we have 24 extra hours to accomplish our goals.

Happy Leap Day!
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Kathy said…
Just wanted to stop by and leave a comment that I LOVE reading your blog. Keep up the great work!
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