Hello, FRIENDS

 Covid-19 has caused many of us to remain distant from loved ones. 

Working night and day to "make it" is another reason people don't see each other.

Well, at 57 years blessed, I have finally accepted that my breaths on this planet are limited. 

I won't be here forever. 

Period!

So, that means I've decided to go WHEREVER I have to go to see those I love.

Last month, I stopped by my alma mater, Wabash College, and spent time with folks I haven't seen in ages!!!

And I loved EVERY SINGLE MOMENT!!!

After I left Wabash, I drove all the way to Wheaton, Il to see a friend I haven't seen face-to-face since I was in his wedding 30 years ago!!! That's just CRAZY!!!

Visiting with him and his lovely wife has been a highlight of my year!!!

Next up, I've gotta make my way to north central Indiana to hang out with one of the most incredible women I've ever met. We'll convene at the very place I met her!!!

She'll undoubtedly round up a few other great ladies, and we'll sip margaritas, laugh and eat 'til we can't any longer!!!!!!!!! Bringing all of us together is LONG OVERDUE!!!

YEP, this ol' dude intends to see ALL the friends he loves!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HELLO, FRIENDS, indeed!!!

Screw It, Let's Ride

I was dining al fresco a couple weeks ago with a great friend of mine and this BLACK BEAUTY pulled up right in front of us!

Heck, I could hear it a mile away because its sound system is CRAAAAAAAAZY!!!

Everybody and their mother asked the rider about the bike. He told us he's spent lots of money and put in lots of hours making it look like it does. 

All I could say was, WOW!!!!!!!

NOBODY does bikes like HARLEY does bikes!!!

Taking A Bite Outta The Big Apple And Connecticut

Seven days is simply not enough to galavant around Manhattan!!! 

But, ooooh, I did my best!!!

I surprised the heck outta one of my dearest friends when I popped up at her house!!! Her partner and two sons (the taller one is my godson) were in on my surprise, and it went off perfectly!!!!

We walked her dog, Petey, around her lovely neighborhood and dined in some really terrific restaurants. Who knew Fairfield, CT is so dang beautiful? I mean, what an absolutely awesome place to raise a family. Honestly, she has created one of the coziest homes I've ever had the pleasure to visit. Bravo, Madeline, bravo!!!

I visited with two other incredible women while in NYC, but when I was with them, we were too busy yackin' and eating and drinking and laughing to capture photos like I did with Madeline. Next time! Next time!!!

The Vessel

MJ the Musical

The New York Public Library

Radio City Music Hall

St. Patrick's Cathedral

Lincoln Center

I walked from Washington Square Park in the Village to Central Park. I walked The High Line to 34th St. I wish I could have climbed the Vessel but because there have been several suicides there, the structure is closed to visitors. I  prayed in St. Patrick's Cathedral. 

Oh! I wouldn't have left NYC without hitting up my favorite frozen margarita joint: Dallas BBQ!!! Its Times Square location is enormous!!!

God willing, NYC, I'll be back!!! 👍🏿✊🏿🙌🏿🙏🏿

New Shirt! New Slacks! New Attitude!

Of late, I've been thinking I want to dress in something other than sweats, t-shirts and cargo shorts! 

So, I turned to my favorite stores, Burlington and Ross Dress For Less and bought myself some new threads!!!!

I even wore the pictured outfit for a recent acting gig!!! Yep, my new clothing looked even nicer than what the wardrobe lady could have given me!!!

Next up, I'll sport my two, new suits!!!

ZARA Kids

Yeah, yeah, I know the focus of this print ad is the adorable kid's clothing, but DAYUUUUUUM, couldn't the photographer have given me SOME light??? 

HAAAAA!!! 😜😜😜

The Real St. NICK

This past weekend, I hung out with one of my favorite, former Enterprise Rent-A-Car employees. The incredible Mr. Nick Neville! He used to be responsible for making sure customers slid into spic and span vehicles. Now, he's determined to be cast on one of these dating shows. His show of choice is Netflix's The Circle. He'd love to be on The Bachelor and Love Island, too, but those shows require the male cast to have bodies chiseled from stone. And Nick isn't quite there yet. But workin' on it! 😜

Before we went to check out Ryan Reynolds' new film, Free Guy, I took photos of Nick so he could select one or two of 'em to submit to The Circle. The image above is one of my favorites from the batch. I hope the show casts him, 'cause he truly wants to go on it. 

I couldn't end his impromptu photo shoot without having him snap a couple of pics of yours truly, too!!!

Cynthia, Sweet Cynthia

Last night, I was blessed to hear the angelic voice of Cynthia Erivo at the world famous HOLLYWOOD BOWL!!!

Cynthia's talents absolutely amaze me! She can go from a soft whisper to an earth-shaking belt like it's nothing!

I look forward to watching and supporting her rise in this crazy business called SHOW!!!