It has been a very busy few weeks. This weekend I was able to take some time and relax into the activities Bella has been involved in. The beauty of having a partner in a business is that I was able to leave in order to be with my family while the salon was in Kathy's more than capable hands.
Friday, I was able to enjoy a marvelous evening watching the Senior showcase for Bella's dance studio. It was truly an amazing evening exemplified by beautiful dancers, outstanding singers and a group of five boys from Westfield Academy (upstate NY) staying overnight at our house.
Friday, I was able to enjoy a marvelous evening watching the Senior showcase for Bella's dance studio. It was truly an amazing evening exemplified by beautiful dancers, outstanding singers and a group of five boys from Westfield Academy (upstate NY) staying overnight at our house.
The program (designed by Kelly) and Bella flying
As usual, for any show that Bella has been in, I cried, I laughed and I was thrilled to watch her. She flies. It always takes my breath away. It was incredibly special to have the Westfield kids as part of the show along with our own chorus. Their teacher is Kent Knappenberger, who just so happens to be the first educator, ever, to win a Grammy. He has been friends with Bella's teacher since college, and they were all able to collaborate on this special evening.
Photo Credit: Ana Crivelli Art & Design = missing Alex
After the show I think about 70 kids descended on the diner. It was bedlam with lots and lots of laughter and milkshakes. I hung arounf until I was satisfied they were all safe and sound.
The kids all needed a place to stay for a night, so we volunteered to be a host family. It was a great deal of fun and it appeared that all the men had a terrific time hanging out here. Perhaps it was because they were introduced to Cards Against Humanity? (Thank you to the Massachusetts Pinque's who introduced that game to Bella and I a few years ago...)
Saturday, I worked and then headed to Peekskill for this:
The kids all needed a place to stay for a night, so we volunteered to be a host family. It was a great deal of fun and it appeared that all the men had a terrific time hanging out here. Perhaps it was because they were introduced to Cards Against Humanity? (Thank you to the Massachusetts Pinque's who introduced that game to Bella and I a few years ago...)
Saturday, I worked and then headed to Peekskill for this:
Bella and Katie, two of the six soloists
The Daisy Joplin Band, along with 240 students from our area, put on quite the show. The place was packed, they double and triple sold tickets (oops!). We decided the last row in the place was the perfect place to watch. The kids had a long and interesting day rehearsing and the end result was quite extraordinary.
Sunday, it was time to dust off my sneakers...
Sunday, it was time to dust off my sneakers...
It was time. 'Nuff said.
I headed to the salon for about an hour - the place is being painted and it looks fabulous. We put shelves back up and put the inventory back. Do you remember Eldon from "Murphy Brown?" We have Jimmy. He's pretty much going to be living in the salon on weekends until his projects are done.
I spent some time watching mindless TV. I did laundry. I actually felt like I had a weekend.
Today brings my monthly visit to my psychic. I can't wait to hear what she's got to say to me this month...
I headed to the salon for about an hour - the place is being painted and it looks fabulous. We put shelves back up and put the inventory back. Do you remember Eldon from "Murphy Brown?" We have Jimmy. He's pretty much going to be living in the salon on weekends until his projects are done.
I spent some time watching mindless TV. I did laundry. I actually felt like I had a weekend.
Today brings my monthly visit to my psychic. I can't wait to hear what she's got to say to me this month...
Meet Emma MacFadyen.
Emma is my friend Jeanine's daughter. From the first day TGHR launched, Jeanine has been one of my biggest supporters. She texts me when something moves her. She stops me when we meet somewhere. Jeanine is one of the friends I wish I could somehow find more time to spend with.
This thing called life keeps us busy and she has three kids as well as a full time job.
As a daily reader, Jeanine has witnessed first hand what we do here when we lift someone in the light of healing thoughts.
Today, she is asking for our help. Her baby girl, Emma, is undergoing life changing brain surgery at St. Luke's Roosevelt in NYC to make the seizures she has been experiencing from epilepsy dissipate.
Take a moment to send her all you've got. It is the first of two surgeries this month. We'll be at it again at the end of the month and we'll be ready.
Emma is my friend Jeanine's daughter. From the first day TGHR launched, Jeanine has been one of my biggest supporters. She texts me when something moves her. She stops me when we meet somewhere. Jeanine is one of the friends I wish I could somehow find more time to spend with.
This thing called life keeps us busy and she has three kids as well as a full time job.
As a daily reader, Jeanine has witnessed first hand what we do here when we lift someone in the light of healing thoughts.
Today, she is asking for our help. Her baby girl, Emma, is undergoing life changing brain surgery at St. Luke's Roosevelt in NYC to make the seizures she has been experiencing from epilepsy dissipate.
Take a moment to send her all you've got. It is the first of two surgeries this month. We'll be at it again at the end of the month and we'll be ready.
This is for Jeanine & Hugh.
Love to your and your Emma.
No words necessary.
http://youtu.be/CHV6BjuQOZQ
Love to your and your Emma.
No words necessary.
http://youtu.be/CHV6BjuQOZQ
