I’m thinking about how much pleasure I get from all the connections that come in an average day, like today:
· Meeting with the consulting firm that is going to work with us on the Hospital of Hope project…It’s nice to be the conduit for developing this working relationship, which feels like it could also lead to friendship.
· Another lengthy email from one of my cousins…an exploration of our differing perceptions of family history.
· A long conversation with Nathalie about work, career, discrimination, politics and how much it really matters.
· Connecting with an old friend from New York who is currently facing some career changes that are uncomfortable…It’s nice to be called out of mentoring retirement to offer encouragement and support.
· Listening to my friend from the toy store lament that her web-based boyfriend wasn’t everything she had hoped he would be and she was finished with him.
· Seal’s giant-sized smile and unsolicited kiss for no reason…or at least none that he could tell me about.
· A thought-provoking business-focused conversation with a friend from Amsterdam and my realization that there is something miraculous about even having a friend from Amsterdam.
· A surprising and very welcome FaceBook message from the lovely and wonderful Mr. Subaru.
· A kiss and big hello from Paul when he came home from rehearsing in preparation for a tour to Morocco and Guadalupe.
· Dinner with Nathalie, Paul and Seal…a moment to wind down from the day and be equal parts grateful, silly and contented.
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