Boomer Randomness

Weekends are what you make them. Tim McGraw  on his way to the stage. My last Saturday began with watching friends in a women's only 5k run, brunch with said friends, a nap, a Tim McGraw concert that included a short VIP pre-show show. Last Sunday began with a neighborhood walk, a chat with friends at Starbucks, omelets and vino for brunch on the deck, pool time in the afternoon, socializing with more friends at a neighborhood wine bar at dusk. Life should be enjoyed. Work and other obligations are important but fun is too.   I know how lucky I am to be able to have weekends like that and someone to share them with.   When you find yourself in that situation, take full advantage of it.

Random observations during a recent visit to the Big Apple: I'm sitting on a park bench on Broadway with a panoramic view that includes the important stuff:  my hotel, a Starbucks and the building where my meetings are being held tomorrow. Shirtless guy on a skate board walking/rolling along the sidewalk, engaged in a nice conversation with a well-dressed female walking along with him. Guy in a suit talking loudly on a cell phone about computer stuff. A guy sitting on a bench in Columbus Circle, singing, screaming and slapping his arm. Jazz at Lincoln Center is an awesome experience.   Winton Marsalis doing Duke Ellington.   Pre-show lecture was worth the time. Vehicles driving past: 3 silver Town Cars, an Escalade, a minivan, a small blue Toyota, a Mini Cooper, 5 bicycles, 15 taxis and a Harley. Walked last some famous places: Late Show theatre, Copacabana, Sardi's restaurant, Schubert Theatre. Trying to walk like a New Yorker: fast, determined...