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The Present Is A Gift
Sunday, September 11th, 2011Dear Friends –
As our nation solemnly remembers the devastating acts that traumatized our country just ten years ago, I have taken this day to reflect on life and the preciousness of time. Making every day count is important. What you think you have today may very well be gone tomorrow.
Listening to the names of the over 3,000 loved ones being called out today at the New York Ground Zero memorial left me to wonder how many people took their life — and the lives of those they loved — for granted. How many of them — either those that perished or those that survived — had wished they had said “I love you,” or say they were sorry for being inconsiderate of past pains or upset? How many said, “I’ll wait until tomorrow?” or “I’ll put it off another day.” (more…)
Attending Your Own Funeral
Saturday, June 25th, 2011Ever wonder what it’d be like to live through your own funeral and see who shows up or what they have to say about you?
Earlier this week, I got that chance, and boy was it amazing.
I’m not talking about a near-death experience kinda thing. I’m talking about a surprise party held in my honor among people I’ve had the opportunity to work with over the past 15 years in the advertising biz. (more…)