Random Thoughts

I've had quite a wonderful time with my son during his visit with me in NY this week.

Gabriel is a singer in a rock band in Austin, Texas. He's amazingly talented (if I do say so myself). But, more than his talent, I admire who he is as a person.
He's about to turn 30 ( in 4 weeks). He's committed his life to his music. He works day jobs as needed ... and he lives to sing. He is also so grounded and together and positive. He has never, for even one day, thought that "he would not be successful."
Imagine if we all lived our life that way.
Point: How our life goes is pretty much up to us.

He has opinions about politics, the world. He votes. He's excited about Obama actually and thinks most people his age are.

Although I focus a great deal on the boomer generation; I must admit I sometimes overlook how incredible the Generation Xers are. They're ambitious, they're independent ( well, duh... they were raised by us.) Perhaps turning the world over to them will be just fine.
One more thing, Gabriel and his friends really respect me. In no way do they look upon me as an aging woman, but yet are inspired by my courage, my adventurousness, my zest for life. They hope to be like that when they get older.
Point: When you have a great life, you leave a wonderful legacy for your kids.


If you don't know your kids as adults and haven't become equals or friends at that level -- take a stab at it. It's awesome.
Thanks!
Ann