Fair warning – I’m feeling oddly sentimental right about now. That’s probably in large part because my son is headed home from college today, and I haven’t seen his messy, blonde head since Sept. 7. But other things have also been on my mind. I’ve been feeling super lucky lately in terms of my friends, work, and family.
In September, after the blonde, former little boy went off to college, I vacationed with a good friend and stayed with another in Paris. It was a dream vacation, and I had time to play, talk about personal things, see incredible art, and think. I’ve also had many opportunities here in Nashville this fall to spend time with friends, both old and new. I’ve been reminded time and time again that my friends are incredible people, who contribute to society and who (no small task) keep me sane and functional. They are really wonderful people.
I also work with some incredible people – of course, they also count as friends. I probably don’t tell them often enough how much I admire their professionalism and their commitment to doing a good job (actually, an amazingly great job) for our clients. They are also committed, as I am, to making sure that we contribute to the rational discussion and development of good public policy here in Tennessee. I feel really, really good about what we do, who we represent (lots of friends in that realm too), and who I work with in the process all along the way – legislators, staff, other lobbyists, and state officials.
Back to family….I have two wonderful children, an adorable son-in-law (he hates it when I say “adorable”), a brother and sister that I love dearly, and nieces, nephews, and assorted others who have all made my life rich is so many ways.
Well enough mushy stuff – to everyone, thank you, thank you, thank you. And Happy Thanksgiving!
