A Day in the Life of Multiple Sclerosis 093021

Good Morning from the Celebrity Suite of the Wyndemere Condominiums on Turtle Creek. Today is Thursday, September 30.

Happy Birthday to:

Laura Walden Reister

September 30th is National Love People Day.

National Love People Day asks us to lift others up through the profound power of unconditional love.

Life is a rollercoaster-filled life of celebrations and trials. National Love People Day tasks us to understand that unconditional love requires a dedication most human beings aren’t given. But, when we wholeheartedly love our neighbors with steadfast devotion, the world is a better place. It is the practical application of “love your neighbor as yourself.”

The word “unconditional” on its own is quite profound. Synonyms for “unconditional” include: wholehearted, unqualified, unreserved, unlimited, unrestricted, unmitigated, unquestioning, complete, total, entire, full, absolute, unequivocal. Those words are dedicated, solid, and unwavering from their commitment to something. There are no boundaries or limitations with the word “unconditional.”

Add the word “love,” and the power of the phrase multiplies. So, on National Love People Day, offer kindness and care to the people in your community. Put away the negativity and the hate and the pettiness. Even if only for today - it will make a difference!

Happy National Love People Day!

It’s Friday Eve - nothing wrong with that. AND there’s rain the forecast. You know I love a good rainy day. I have a full day of work, meetings and volunteering at the clinic this afternoon.

We (my doctors and me) are putting together a plan for further treatments. I may need to continue to do my plasma exchanges for a bit. But these people are on top of it. They are even locating the place I will / can go for plasma exchange when I fly home for the holidays (if necessary).

What’s on your schedule today?

Anyhoozle, I hope you all have a wonderful day and whatever you do today and every day, do it with kindness in your heart. The world is full of kind people. If you can’t find one, be one! And as always:

...wear a mask

...be kind and compassionate to one another

...dance/sing/laugh it out. It might not help but it sure as hell couldn't hurt.

Peace, Love and Blessings to you all. -AJ

A Day in the Life of Multiple Sclerosis 092921

Good Morning from the Celebrity Suite of the Wyndemere Condominiums on Turtle Creek. Today is Wednesday, September 29.

No birthdays on my calendar today.

Whether getting one to go or lingering over a second cup, on September 29th be sure to observe National Coffee Day!

Ah, the perfect cup of java. According to an expert cupper (a professional coffee taster), there are four components of a perfect cup: aroma, body, acidity, and flavor.

Personally, and no offense to all of the ’cuppers’ out there, I could give a flip about the four components of coffee. Just give it to me HOT.

From the moment a coffee lover opens a fresh bag of coffee beans, the aroma beckons - it percolates the senses. Even those who don’t drink coffee tend to enjoy the fragrance roasted beans cast. But how could you not? It’s pure heaven.

Happy National Coffee Day!

Today is also Hump Day - we made it half way through the work week. It’s going to be a (mostly) cloudy day in Dallas today. I will be spending my morning at the UT Southwestern Spa and Resort having a plasma exchange. Nothing says, “Happy Hump Day” like being hooked up to a human slurpee machine for a few hours while your plasma is drained from your body and replaced with clean, fresh, frozen plasma. Easy-Peasy.

After that, it’s right back home to work. I have another big project due tomorrow. It is pretty much done, I just need to put all of the pieces together and make sure it works and looks / sounds good.

What’s on your schedule today?

Anyhoozle, I hope you all have a wonderful day and whatever you do today and every day, do it with kindness in your heart. The world is full of kind people. If you can’t find one, be one! And as always:

...wear a mask

...be kind and compassionate to one another

...dance/sing/laugh it out. It might not help but it sure as hell couldn't hurt.

Peace, Love and Blessings to you all. -AJ

A Day in the Life of Multiple Sclerosis 092821

Good Morning from the Celebrity Suite of the Wyndemere Condominiums on Turtle Creek. Today is Tuesday, September 28.

Happy Birthday to:

Pat Jones

Joey Rebollar Jr.

Tom Blackmon

Today is National Good Neighbor Day. This day creates an opportunity for neighbors to get to know each other better. This day acknowledges and celebrates the importance of a good neighbor.

It is a blessing to have a good neighbor, but it is even a greater thing to BE a good neighbor. Good neighbors often become friends. They watch out for each other, lend a helping hand, and are there for advice when asked. Neighbors offer that cup of sugar when we are short, collect our mail when we are on vacation, watch our homes, and sometimes watch our children and our pets. Simply put, being a good neighbor makes good neighbors and develops lifelong friendships.

Of course there is always the Gladys Kravitz of the neighborhood. Gladys Gruber Kravitz (from Bewitched) is an extremely nosy neighbor frequently peeking through her curtains at the Stephenses' home. She is always up in everybody’s business. I have known of few of those as well. Regardless, even the Gladys Kravitz’ of the world need a little ‘Good Neighbor’ friendship. So extend a hand and say hello.

Happy National Good Neighbor Day!

My plasma exchange yesterday went well. I think I slept through most of it. I go back tomorrow morning for one more round of new plasma. Today, it’s going to be another partly cloudy day and another day full of meetings and PT later this morning. It feels like it should be later in the week than Tuesday.

What’s on your schedule today?

Anyhoozle, I hope you all have a wonderful day and whatever you do today and every day, do it with kindness in your heart. The world is full of kind people. If you can’t find one, be one! And as always:

...wear a mask

...be kind and compassionate to one another

...dance/sing/laugh it out. It might not help but it sure as hell couldn't hurt.

Peace, Love and Blessings to you all. -AJ

A Day in the Life of Multiple Sclerosis 092721

Good Morning from the Celebrity Suite of the Wyndemere Condominiums on Turtle Creek.  Today is Monday, September 27. 

Happy Birthday to:

@Randy Ardis

@Lynnette Townsend

@Terrance Annibabba

Each year on September 27th folks enjoy a tall, frosty glass to celebrate National Chocolate Milk Day. Ain’t nothing wrong with a glass of chocolate milk.  But do you know how chocolate milk came to be?

In the late 1680s, an Irish-born physician by the name of Sir Hans Sloane invented the chocolatey beverage. When offered the position of personal physician to an English Duke in Jamaica, Sloane jumped at the opportunity. Jamaica interested the naturalist in him.

While in Jamaica, Sloane encountered a local beverage. The locals mixed cocoa and water together. However, when Sloane tasted it, he reported the flavor to be nauseating. After some experimentation, the doctor found a way to combine cocoa with milk. The creamy combination made it a more pleasant-tasting drink. Years later, Sloane returned to England with the chocolate recipe in hand. Initially, apothecaries introduced the concoction as a medicine. 

Generations later, chocolate milk lovers can enjoy this treat in a variety of ways. It can be purchased premixed by the jug or individual serving. For a custom mix, powders and syrups allow us to make it as chocolatey as we like at home. 

Who knew, right?

Busy day today - heading to UT Southwestern Spa and Resort in a couple of hours for my 8am plasma exchange and then back home for an afternoon full of work and meetings.

What’s on your schedule today?

Anyhoozle, I hope you all have a wonderful day and whatever you do today and every day, do it with kindness in your heart. The world is full of kind people. If you can’t find one, be one!  And as always:

...wear a mask

...be kind and compassionate to one another

...dance/sing/laugh it out. It might not help but it sure as hell couldn't hurt.

Peace, Love and Blessings to you all.  -AJ

A Day in the Life of Multiple Sclerosis 092621b

The last 12 months have really made me question my faith.  In February of 2019, at the age of 54, I was diagnosed with Relapsing / Remitting Multiple Sclerosis. At the age of 55 I had my first relapse which slowly took away my ability to walk but I have gained that back for the most part.

 

I have never once asked God why he did this to me, but I have asked him what he wants me to do with it? Why he would do this to anyone?  Why would a God make my family and friends suffer through this as well?  

 

I decided a Good God wouldn’t.  And I yelled at him and cussed at him and called him an a-hole.  I stopped attending church and the church board meetings I was a member of - but I still kept yelling at God and calling him an a-hole.

 

During this time, my friends were looking out for me and caring for me - getting me to doctors appointments and taking me to physical therapy and I continued to yell at God.  My bosses and colleagues at work continued to support me.  An army of people were praying for me.  And as I was still on the edge of abandoning my faith, I raised over $11,000 for MS in two weeks and I continued to call God an A-hole.

 

One of my best friends said, “I don’t want you to abandon your faith - but if you do, I will still love you” -and I continued to call God an A-Hole.

 

When my relapse reached its peak and my legs quit working, that was it - I was done with God and I told him so - and I called him an A-hole - repeatedly!

 

I was admitted to the hospital 3 times and I continued to talk to (yell at) God and call him an A-hole.

 

During my ten-night stay on the Celebrity wing of the Baylor, Scott and White Spa and Health Club (the hospital), I received top-notch care - the nurses would come in and visit with me, play cards and keep me company and I continued to talk to God and yell at God and call him an a-hole.

 

I received flowers, candy, cookies and cupcakes which I shared with the nurses and techs every time they came in my room.  I received notes, phone calls, text messages from friends and family praying for my recovery while I was still yelling at God and calling him an A-Hole.

 

My friends and I had planned to go out of town the second weekend I was in the hospital.  Obviously, I could not go, but while they were gone, my best friend had planned for someone to come sit with me each of the 5 days they were away so I would not be alone - each day was a surprise and it was FANTASTIC and I continued to yell at God and call him an A-Hole.

 

I talked to pastor Rachel - the most wonderful pastor in the universe - via emails and texts.  One day she came to visit me in the hospital and just as I was about to tell her I was DONE with church and God, she said, “Andy, the fact that you are talking to God and yelling at him every day and calling him an a-hole tells me your faith is still there and you still have a relationship with God.” (She has this annoying habit of reeling me in).

 

Just as she said that, I thought of all the care I had received in and out of the hospital - my wonderful parents and friends who continually prayed for me - my friends who cared for me and made sure I got to all my appointments - the love I received via notes, texts, calls from everyone telling me if I needed anything to let them know.

 

And as I sit here typing my blog - as I sit here pain-free as a result of the treatment I received and the prayers people said for me, I realize #1 - I want my own tv show.  And #2 - Pastor Rachel was right - I do have a relationship with God - albeit, a dysfunctional relationship - but I never abandoned my faith.  However, I did ignore all of the things he was doing for me - the constant care from friends, family, doctors and nurses - support from work, my church and everyone.

 

My faith is there.  I still have a relationship with God but I have been too angry to see all of the things he was doing for me.

 

Maybe I am the a-hole.

A Day in the Life of Multiple Sclerosis 092621

Good Morning from the Celebrity Suite of the Wyndemere Condominiums on Turtle Creek.  Today is Sunday, September 26. 

Happy Birthday to:

@Mark Thibodeau

National Pancake Day on September 26th sets up a tall stack of syrupy goodness to celebrate!

Also known as Johnnycakes, griddle cakes or hotcakes, this batter-made breakfast item dates back more than 30,000 years. In fact, it may be the oldest breakfast food in history.

It became a traditional part of Fat Tuesday celebrations when revelers would feast before fasting. They still do! The thin cakes can be rolled and filled with fruit and other fillings. Usually, though, they’re stacked and drizzled with flavored syrup. 

While served mostly as a breakfast item, pancakes along with bacon, ham, hashbrowns and other morning offerings also make a delicious supper. Breakfast for dinner is a nice change of pace in many homes. 

I LOVE breakfast for dinner.  And I love my pancakes with bananas or blueberries….and a side of crispy bacon…..and hashbrowns………and cheese grits…..and piping hot coffee.  

Oh well - I can dream, can’t I?  LOL

Yesterday was a total BUST.  After the plasma exchange I had on Friday, I was wiped out.  It’s going to be another sunny, fall day in Big D today.  I’ve got church (online) this morning and I also need to do a little work this afternoon since I am going in for another plasma exchange first thing in the morning.  

While going in for a plasma exchange is not the most convenient thing in the world, it is necessary for me right now.  And it is actually NOT a pain in the tucus.  Everyone in the Aphaeresis department is just so flipp’in nice.  (The people that go with me to my plasma exchange can attest to this). When I was there on Friday, no less than four nurses came by to say hello.  They heard I was there and wanted to stop by and chat - Hand to God!

I have gotten to know them all pretty well.  I guess that happens when you go in once or twice a week for four months.  LOL

What’s on your schedule today?

Come join us for church this morning at 11am at Oak Lawn United Methodist Church (or online on Facebook Live).  All are welcome at OLUMC. 

Anyhoozle, I hope you all have a wonderful day and whatever you do today and every day, do it with kindness in your heart. The world is full of kind people. If you can’t find one, be one!  And as always:

...wear a mask

...be kind and compassionate to one another

...dance/sing/laugh it out. It might not help but it sure as hell couldn't hurt.

Peace, Love and Blessings to you all.  -AJ

#strengthpatiencepeacefatih

#hopelovejoygrace

#wisdomknowledgeacceptance

#understandingforgivenessmercy

#wearamask

#lovethyneighbor

#laughitout 

#danceitout

#singitout

#AndyStrong

A Day in the Life of Multiple Sclerosis 092521b

Do you ever have to get things out of your head and put pen to paper / fingers to keyboard? I do and last night / this morning I had the opportunity to do just that.

I have been up since 2am (thank you MS-related insomnia) and it gave me the chance to organize my thoughts, do some fun / necessary research online to get my facts correct and pull a story out of my head that starts in 1963 and answers that age-old question: Who has that fancy / classy perfume bottle?

I know…I can tell…..you’re on the edge of your seat. Well, hold onto your butt. Here goes…

On April 23, 1963, a new musical, “She Loves Me”, premiered on Broadway at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre. The musical featured Daniel Massey as Georg Nowack and Barbara Cook as Amalia Balash (Barbara Cook was also the Tony winner and original ‘Marian the Librarian’ in The Music Man). “She Loves Me’ is a ‘sweetheart’ of a show- a delightfully, charming show - and it features the funny / beautiful songs, “Will He Like Me” and “Where’s My Shoe?” and “Vanilla Ice Cream”. (See short video clip below of Judy Kuhn singing Vanilla Ice Cream).

The story is set in a perfume shop in Budapest. Appropriately so, as this musical was underwritten by Guerlain, a fancy / classy Parisian perfume company. The set of the show was adorned with their (Guerlain’s) fancy / classy perfume bottles. Over a year later on the show’s closing night, Barbara Cook secretly absconded with one of those fancy / classy Guerlain perfume bottles from the set as a keepsake. (www.guerlain.com)

Thirty years later, on June 10, 1993, the first Broadway revival of ‘She Loves Me’ opened at the Criterion Center Stage Right theater. The cast included Boyd Gaines as Georg and Judy Kuhn as Amalia Balash. On opening night, Judy Kuhn walked into her dressing room to find a gift bag sitting on her dressing room table. In that bag was a note from Barbara Cook (the original Amalia Balash) as well as the fancy / classy Guerlain perfume bottle she had taken from the original set / production 30 years ago. The note said, “This is yours now” - sort of a ‘passing of the torch (role of Amalia)’ to Ms. Kuhn.

23 years later, in 2016, the Roundabout Theatre Company presented a revival on Broadway which opened at Studio 54 on March 17. The production starred Laura Benanti (Tony winner for Gypsy, television - Younger, Supergirl) as Amalia, Zachary Levi ( television - Chuck, The Marvelous Mrs. Maizel, Film - Shazam) as Georg, and Jane Krakowski (Tony Winner for Nine, television - Ally McBeal, 30 Rock, Kimmy Schmidt).

My friends and I flew up to New York City from Dallas to see the production. We were completely spoiled / blessed to sit in the director’s house seats, get a tour of the stage / set after the show (see picture below) and meet Zachary Levi and Laura Benanti as well.  

All of this was thanks to the finest Christine Daae to ever grace the stage of Broadway’s “The Phantom of The Opera” / childhood friend (see pic below) and her husband - but that’s another story for another sleepless night.  

I had every intention of asking Laura Benanti if she was now in possession of the fancy / classy perfume bottle, but I completely forgot. AAAARRRGGGHHH!!!

Cut to 5 years later (last week), I was talking to Judy Kuhn (4-Time Tony Award Nominee and the singing voice of Disney’s Pocahontas) via Zoom and remembered to ask her if she had passed on the perfume bottle to Laura Benanti. I finally / happily got the answer to the question - where was / who had the fancy / classy perfume bottle? See Zoom video clip below.

OK…I just needed to get that out of my head and organize it / see it on paper / computer. I am starting to write things down more and more. While MS has only attacked my spinal cord so far, there is every chance it could attack my brain (not sure why it would want to - there’s not much up there - LOL) and begin to rob me of things - memories. Mind you, I have faith that is NOT going to happen with the treatment plan I am on, but still, it is a remote possibility so I am writing / typing the good stuff down so it is not lost. Also, I may be a little paranoid.  

A Day in the Life of Multiple Sclerosis 092521

Good Morning from the Celebrity Suite of the Wyndemere Condominiums on Turtle Creek. Today is Saturday, September 25.

Happy Birthday to:

Dean Boyd

Today is National One Hit Wonder Day. On September 25th, National One-Hit Wonder Day brings back memories while turning up the volume. We honor all the musical artists and chart-topping songs that make them memorable.

These songs make us sing whether we should or not. We know all the words even though we don’t know why. They’re the songs groups of friends will burst out in chorus together and make memories, too. Movie soundtracks love them. Wedding dances love them. We all love them!

The real kicker is, the artists or groups only made us swoon once. After that, they faded away. Some continued with moderate success. Others, however, were never heard of again, musically.

Listed below are just a few of the well-known one-hit wonders from days gone by.

1955 – “Earth Angel (Will You Be Mine)” by The Penguins

1963 – “Six Days on the Road” by Dave Dudley

1968 – “Tip Toe Thru The Tulips” by Tiny Tim

1969 – “Smile a Little Smile for Me” by The Flying Machine

1970 – “One Tin Soldier” by The Original Caste

1970 – “The House of the Rising Sun” by Frijid Pink

1972 – “Hot Rod Lincoln” by Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen

1983 – “Puttin’ on the Ritz” by Taco

1985 - “Take On Me” by Aha

Another warm, sunny fall day in Dallas today. Yesterday, I ended up having a plasma exchange. MS is attempting to rear its ugly head and its trying very hard to jack up my legs / walking. But I am fighting back. I am going back to the UT Southwestern Spa and Resort (hospital) Monday morning and Wednesday morning for a few more rounds of fresh, frozen plasma. That should get me back to my baseline. (fingers-crossed and some prayers too, please).

In other news, Hallmark Channel's "Countdown to Christmas" 2021 movie schedule is officially here and it will include 41 all-new, original holiday movies, including new installments of some of your favorite movie franchises. Set those DVRs now Allen Treadway and Sallie Ann Plaxico.

If you are not watching ‘Ted Lasso’ on Apple TV, you are missing out. It’s such a great show. If this weeks episode doesn’t make you shed a tear, well, you may be a robot. Admittedly, I only have one feeling and one nerve, but darned if it didn’t find them. After I put in a load of laundry, I think I will begin the Great British Baking Show.

What’s on your schedule today?

Anyhoozle, I hope you all have a wonderful day and whatever you do today and every day, do it with kindness in your heart. The world is full of kind people. If you can’t find one, be one! And as always:

...wear a mask

...be kind and compassionate to one another

...dance/sing/laugh it out. It might not help but it sure as hell couldn't hurt.

Peace, Love and Blessings to you all. -AJ

A Day in the Life of Multiple Sclerosis 092421

Good Morning from the Celebrity Suite of the Wyndemere Condominiums on Turtle Creek. Today is Friday, September 24. Happy Friday and Happy Weekend.

Happy Birthday to:

Ann Wilson

Linda L Dowell

Margaret Lynn Scoggins

Mark Case

Richard Wisnieski

Today is National Punctuation Day. A period, a comma, a semicolon, a question mark, and an exclamation point are examples of some of the misused and misunderstood punctuation used in writing. I: myself? am a daily’ offender# (which is frightening because I edit things for a living):': " These delightful little markings separate sentences and their elements to clarify meaning. Without them::’ meaning would be lost or up for interpretation?!?

And while I do enjoy a well placed semicolon, I have to mention that today is also the first day of the State Fair of Texas. Big Tex is set to welcome everyone to Big D and to the Fair. The rides, the showrooms, the concerts, the games, the oddly fried foods, the crowds - I can feel the Covid being spread around Fair Park as I type this.

But wait……………….…there’s more. (All of that misused punctuation indicates that this is really BIG). Today - a brand new season of THE GREAT BRITISH BAKING SHOW starts on Netflix. Pru, Paul Hollywood and those two goofy hosts are kicking off one of the most addictive reality shows I have ever seen. How is it that the British can host a reality show that is so nice and pleasant and the contestants not only cheer each other on, but help each other out in a pinch because they want them to be successful? There's no sabbotage, no back-stabbing, no hiding mixers, wooden spoons or name-calling. Are we, in America, doing reality shows wrong? But I digress.

It’s Friday and I have a morning full of meetings and an afternoon full of getting the dressing changed on my port and possibly some new plasma. Stay tuned!

What’s on your schedule today / this weekend?

Anyhoozle, I hope you all have a wonderful day and whatever you do today and every day, do it with kindness in your heart. The world is full of kind people. If you can’t find one, be one! And as always:

...wear a mask

...be kind and compassionate to one another

...dance/sing/laugh it out. It might not help but it sure as hell couldn't hurt.

Peace, Love and Blessings to you all. -AJ

A Day in the Life of Multiple Sclerosis 092321

Good Morning from the Celebrity Suite of the Wyndemere Condominiums on Turtle Creek. Today is Thursday, September 23. Happy Friday Eve and Happy Innergize Day.

Happy Birthday to:

Geni Trotter

Thiago X. Nascimento

Will Sexton

Innergize Day on the day after the Autumnal Equinox offers an opportunity to relax and rejuvenate. This is a day for you!

Since fall has officially arrived, it’s time to shift gears. The fast pace of summer activities passes by now. The languid autumn days are here to provide tranquil sunsets and peaceful moments.

On this chilly, sunny, 83 degree day in Dallas, Texas (and the second day of Fall), I only have one meeting - but I have a ton of work to get through today. The idea of Innergize day is nice. In theory, it sounds delightful. But quite frankly, I just don’t have time for it. Work does not allow for slow-paced days or relaxation. But no worries - starting in October, I am taking every Friday off for the rest of the year. On Fridays for the remainder of 2021, I shall celebrate Innergize day.

What’s on your schedule today?

Anyhoozle, I hope you all have a wonderful day and whatever you do today and every day, do it with kindness in your heart. The world is full of kind people. If you can’t find one, be one! And as always:

...wear a mask

...be kind and compassionate to one another

...dance/sing/laugh it out. It might not help but it sure as hell couldn't hurt.

Peace, Love and Blessings to you all. -AJ

A Day in the Life of Multiple Sclerosis 092221

Good Morning from the Celebrity Suite of the Wyndemere Condominiums on Turtle Creek. Today is Wednesday, September 22. Happy Hump Day and today is also the Autumnal Equinox.

Happy Birthday to:

Alex Silva

The Autumnal Equinox in September ushers in a change of season. It is observed annually when the sun can be seen directly overhead along the equator. The day marks the end of summer and beginning of fall in the Northern Hemisphere.

The autumn equinox is one of two days when all points on Earth except the polar regions see the sunrise and set at due east and due west. With few exceptions, all latitudes see almost precisely 12 hours of daylight and 12 of darkness.

While the United States marks the official end of summer at Labor Day, the seasons mark time differently. Depending on where we live, the trees and animals behave differently based on the amount of sunlight they receive. By the time the equinox arrives in September, the leaves in many parts of the country have already begun to change.

The air at night will be crisper. Why it’s going to be down right freezing in Big D today. The high temperature is 82 degrees. I can hear a few of my friends now - I know they are anxious, itching and chomping at the bit to pack away their summer wardrobes and stock their closet shelves with earth-tone colored clothes- including long sleeves and sweaters.

Pumpkin Spice everything will pop up everywhere (if it hasn’t already) in coffee shops, restaurants and sports and entertainment venues. Holiday decorations can officially go up in stores (if they haven’t already) without being mocked nearly as much as they would if they had gone up last week. Mind you, Halloween, Thanksgiving, President’s Day and Veteran’s Day will have a section in the back of the stores - well, not-so-much President’s or Veteran’s Day, but I am sure they will all be represented equally - just ask a store employee put down their cell phone and pumpkin spiced latte and assist you.

HAPPY AUTUMNAL EQUINOX!

Only a few meetings on my calendar today - maybe I can get some actual work done. (I probably just jinxed myself). I have physical therapy this morning.

OMG - I just heard on the news that Willie Garson (“Stanford” in Sex and the City and “Mozzie” in White Collar) has passed away after a battle with cancer. RIP Stanford / Willie - #CancerSucks

Anyhoozle, I hope you all have a wonderful day and whatever you do today and every day, do it with kindness in your heart. The world is full of kind people. If you can’t find one, be one! And as always:

...wear a mask

...be kind and compassionate to one another

...dance/sing/laugh it out. It might not help but it sure as hell couldn't hurt.

Peace, Love and Blessings to you all. -AJ