37 Years Later - The Brooklyn Bridge

In 1972, I was at Duke University studying British and American literature. For me, it was an intense time of learning and personal growth. Since I didn't have the typical undergraduate preparation in English, Duke made an exception to allow me to take graduate-level courses. I was in way over my head. To catch up, I had to study my ass off. I read a novel every day for several months, wrote 200 pages of essays each semester, and struggled to ask questions in class without exposing my ignorance.

Happy Thanksgiving Sushi...

This year Kathleen and I are spending Thanksgiving with my oldest son, Sean, and his wife, Jessica, and their family. In New York City. All my visits to the city have been memorable, and this one should be, too. For one thing, there'll be no traditional Thanksgiving turkey and trimmings. Their tradition is for the family to gather at Jessica's mother's house to make and eat home-made sushi. That will be a first! I love firsts...

For me, the best thing about holidays is the time off, and the occasion for family gatherings. So I guess that makes Thanksgiving my favorite traditional holiday.

I plan to be so busy with family that I won't have time to post during the long weekend . Would you? In any case, I'll be back next week posting daily about the things that inspire me. Maybe I'll have a New York story or two...

I know that our separate lives are mostly unknown to each other, but before leaving for the airport, I'd like to reach out with this wish, that at this point in your unique journey of joy and striving, you get a chance to nurture your relationships among your friends and family.