True, true, true. A matter of perception, hmm? It is a land of opportunity, for sure. I can’t imagine not having the kind of ‘freedom’ we have compared to other countries.

Blessings,

Thanks for inspiring me to keep on doing what I’m doing because it’s reaching out to people like yourself, which is the whole purpose of carrying on this blog. I hope I will continue to insire you for as long as this blog exists!

I love reading your blog! It is inspiring and interesting. Thanks for all you are doing for the human race!
Peace, Patti

Well, Karen, interestingly enough, the thought has crossed my mind for I do like city living. They say if you live in New York City long enough, you can live anywhere. But I have to have a compelling reason for such a move.

Perhaps if Oprah starts calling me her next best friend, I will! LOL.

Well, if you stick around long enough, I’m sure you’ll discover more things about me you don’t yet know about!

Isn’t that amazing that your family lives within an hour of my birth town? My parents are still living in Latham and I see them a few times a year, mostly for the holidays.

Yes, that airport you’re thinking of is where my mom took me to see planes take off and land. I loved it. Such sweet memories.

I’m familiar with each and every town you say your extended family lives in. How interesting! I did not know that about you – how about that?

I don’t exactly miss my hometown for I think I’ve outgrown it (whatever that means) but I do miss New York City a bit more with each passing year. It’s been oh ten years since I left the city. Every so often I amuse myself with thoughts of possibly returning but with the ability to get myself a very nice apartment in a good area.

So strange that I did not know your whole background.

My whole family lives within an hour from your home town and I have flown out of Albany a million times and passed nearby.

That is probably where your mother took you to see the planes take off and hear the vibration.

They live in Catskill, Palenville, Woodstock, Rhinebeck, Hyde Park.

It is a beautiful area. I miss the mountains, don’t you?

So, now we live in the midwest. Like it. But I miss New York still.

Do you?

The last time I was out in Colorado was about 3 or 4 years ago when I went there for a speaking engagement. The airport was HUGE and quite beautiful, from what I remember!

It’s amazing how many stories are out there, including yours. Even though you don’t mean it (or maybe you do, LOL), I love “rags to riches” kind of stories – you know, those where people had “pennies” in their pockets with no connections or ability to “pull favors” yet they went on to achieve success of some kind. Sounds like you and your husband fall into that category, which, to me, makes it all the more inspirational, encouraging and powerful. Thanks for sharing!