Off to Philly

Hello Everyone,

I am going to Philly this week for a MLK event. I am very excited to go for several reasons:

1. it is an incredible honor. Check this out, I have been asked to speak at an event whose former speakers include Colin Powell , Ossie Davis and Al Gore. Talk about pressure. But I'm excited.

2.My husband and I have been together in this house for months. I'm on hiatus and he's working from home. Togetherness is one thing --but Good Grief. A little absence on occasion is a good thing. We love each other but enough is enough. . . .

3. My 13 year old is still 13. Need I say more? If I don't get out of this house now I might hurt him.

That having been said a couple more points:

I am still getting "Is this really you" or "Do I have a staff member writing for me" messages. It's me - It's me, and then again, It's me. I don't know what others do but this is what I do. There may come a day when I have to turn it over because I am too busy but more likely than not it will still be me but not as often.

And YES we are going to do my book, My Mother's Rules, first (we don't want Ruthie to have a stroke) But I am currently reading a new book for a new recommendation. I'd like to keep this going. Still haven't figured out the logistics but Chuck will rescue me. I am looking to do it the week of January 25th.

Enjoy. Wish me luck in Philly.