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Check out this article from USA TODAY: ‘He’s changing the culture’: How Gerardo Parra’s ‘Baby Shark’ attitude inspires Nationals fans, teammates https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/nationals/2019/10/16/washington-nationals-gerardo-parra-baby-shark-fun-fans-dave-martinez/3992532002/

Congrats to the 2019 National League Champions, the Washington Nationals!

Columbus Day, 1994….this was the day I moved into my very first apartment at Applewood Acres in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania….I remember banging my head numerous times on the dining room chandelier each time I walked by until they brought in the dining room table, my downstairs neighbor bringing me a six pack to welcome meContinue reading “25 years ago today….”

I had one of those moments last night…the one where I felt like I didn’t fit in with the people around me, and where I’d normally be down about feeling so different. Then for the first time (in a very long time) I felt a moment of clarity this morning – I thought about oneContinue reading “im not a square peg….im a rhombus.”

“I always feel like I’m not ‘on.’ In the moment, I don’t feel like I want to be performing unless I’m getting paid to do it. I get embarrassed. In reality, I am much more of an introvert.” – actress Megan Mullally, Karen on “Will & Grace”

This is one of those moments where I wish I could talk to the 20-year-old me….I always felt the need to feel vindicated, whether I felt wronged by someone, or to ensure I had the last say in the matter, one way or another. Three things I learned this year that have given me aContinue reading “revenge….so not worth it.”

As I’m sitting here listening to the waves of the Pacific crashing on the shore before the sun comes up to greet them, I can’t help but think about how I ended up here…not so much on how I’m on vacation, but how I’m where I am in my life. The first 50 years ofContinue reading “the fork in the road.”

I had the incredible honor of sitting next to retired Marine Tim Perry on my flight this morning. He served in Vietnam, where his uncle also served, and was killed in combat. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again…it doesn’t matter on which side of the aisle your political beliefs are based….anyone whoContinue reading “thank you for your service.”

Friday Vacation Hawaii Rest & Relaxation Beaches Ocean Pacific Coast sunsets FINDING MY HAPPY PLACE 😊🌴✈️👍🏽