Welcome Back,Ted

I have missed me! Have you? Just kidding. There is so much to talk about; but today is about special people. Yes, heroes and heroines. I will define the terms for you as I see them and will introduce you to some over the next few blogs.

Definition of Heroine/Hero: a person who makes a difference in other people's lives in a positive way even when it is not convenient.

Candace Sue Wife, friend executive, daughter, healer, shaman, victim, yes I said victim. Candace has survived sarcoma and this year lived to tell about it at the Sarcoma Foundation of America's annual Gala. She was awarded a "courage" award and trust me , that word does not tell the story. If you ever want to meet courage, love, faith, an angel, allow me to introduce you to Candace. On my best day, I don't measure up. Not that she puts up any measurements. It is just the way she lives her life. Trust me, she doesn't get who she is which is the magic!

Deb Phillips You may not know her; but I recommend you visit her web site debphillips@groupmv.com This perfectly human woman has not only been through all the human stuff(illness, family deaths,etc) but always knows where she is, who needs her, and how to give love. If you are in trouble, or think you are about to be, call Deb.

Jenifer March-Joly. Mother, wife, daughter and Executive Director of the Citizens'Children Committee of New York. As if Jenifer did not have enough to do in her personal life; she heads one of the finest children's advocacy groups in the country. Focused on New York City, Jenifer(through the C.C.C.) ensures that children are not victimized by Washington, Albany or NY City government as they attempt to balance budgets and legislate on their behalf.

Rhea Wong. Hang on to your seats when around this woman. She is the Executive Director of Breakthrough New York. This organization takes promising middle school children from the NYC inner city public schools and helps them get to the next level. Next level? How about scholarships to the the best private schools in the country and then on to the Ivies. That do it for you? Does for me.

Elise Platt. You would not say "who" if you knew her. Smart, dedicated, professional, direct, honest, and one of the creative people in our midst. Yes, she paints, sculpts and designs homes for real people to live in and thinks like a Rabbi. By the way, if you develop a life threating illness you must live with, contact Elise. Been there, done that.

One more for today and then I am done. The Pope, yeah, the Pope. Everyone is having fun pissing on him and the church(which they richly deserve),but I must point out that he has taken the heat, and, after realizing that the Vatican bull shit would not fly about the liberal press beating on them or jihad against the church, he finally got down on his knees and said today "we are wrong, the enemies are inside the church. We must purify the church, do penance, administer justice and seek forgiveness"

Who would think that the church and the pope had that in him. Usually it is "off with their heads, don't challenge our authority, go back to your slimy lives and oh, send us money"

Great world? yes, one way or the other.

Love you and have lots to share over the next few writings.