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Seeking Zen on My (BIG) Birthday

Could I possibly be ...? Wait ... whatttt?  I wanted to embrace my auspicious day with grace and gratitude. I wanted to be calm, cool, and collected on The Big Day. Meditation every morning surely helped.  As a Stroke Survivor, I treasure  every single  thing. I even appreciate sitting upright in my desk chair and typing this to you, because there was a time when that would be impossible. And I'll never forget it. A stroke underscores the absolute preciousness and precariousness of life.  And whilst I was recovering, I never, ever imagined I would hit this birthday. Ever. Okay. Say it, Bonni. And say it proudly: I am 70 years old.  Many thanks for all of the phone calls, texts, messages on Facebook and Instagram, friends. I am ever grateful for it all.                                   Love,                  ...
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Don Rickles, Carl Reiner, Milton Berle, Robert Redford & George Burns Sending Birthday Wishes

I have a collection of personal letters sent to me from Queen Elizabeth, Princess Diana, Helen Hayes, Jacqueline Kennedy, Jimmy Stewart, Isaac Asimov, Mister Rogers, Liz Taylor, and more. Some are framed, others are in a notebook. I'm excited to share these wonderful birthday wishes from some of Hollywood's icons.   

I miss SANENESS in this world

 I found this clipping from a time when there wasn't the sheer madness of what is happening in Minneapolis, in the news, and in our country. MURDERS are happening in our streets. Americans shooting fellow Americans. It is all so horrible. I desperately miss the simpler times of feeling safe, and having pride in being an American. WTF is happening???????

While in Bedford for a friend's reading at Bedford Public Library . . .

 I stopped by one of my favorite shops,  Bedford Books . Delighted to see My Stroke in the Fast Lane on the local authors' table.  As a writer herself, owner Fran Hauser has created a wonderful space that supports and inspires the local writing community. Thank you, Fran!

Hey, Hey, We're The Monkees!!

Could anyone (besides me) use a little levity right now??  Take a break.  Read "Mrs. Davy Jones 4-ever" as a mini-reprieve (or petite vacance)  from all the horrendous news at the moment.  

Happy 1st Heavenly Birthday to an Extraordinary Mother

  Our Favorite New Year's Day Baby. Here we are celebrating Mom's 80th Birthday at LYC. My mother will be forever remembered for 1. Saving my life when she grabbede the steering wheel as I had a stroke on I-95 and 2. Her inimitable style, grace, sense of humor, wit, wisdom ... wait, that's 3, 4,5 ... I could go on for eternity. Among the many words received the past few days: "She was always, among other things, our favorite dinner guest. Betty made the room come alive," "Bonni, you are blessed having your mom as your guardian angel. Cherish the memories!" and  " She was a true hero."       Happy First Heavenly birthday, Mom!  <3

Family Portrait Goes Awry in AI

(Missing from photo is daughter's husband, who is taking the photo ) (Hahahaha!! This is us in AI version. Yikes!! Help.)