Lunch-January 14th, 2014

Lunch today in New York with two old friends not seen in years.

So long ago we shared a time and place.

What joy! The three of us laughing and hugging each other: strong, wrap-around hugs that don’t quit.

The three of us still at the table as the restaurant emptied out. We could no more leave than you can yank an unripe apple off a tree.

“Remember the time when . . .?” And we did, throwing our heads back, rocking with laughter.

“Fill me in on your kids, your life, and what’s new.”

And, praise God, the three of us at our various ages—me, by far the oldest, the two of them successful businesswomen--have something new going on. Something that makes our eyes shine.

Do not delay. “I meant to call” will give you nothing. It will not put a smile in your heart nor give a lift to your step. The time is now. Get in touch with those not-seen precious friends and family members who make you laugh, bolster your belief in life and in yourself.

Catching the train home everyone in Grand Central, all of those travelers, looked beautiful, each of them radiant reflections of the happiness sparking off my face.

Thank you! Thank you, Ina and Antonia.