06/21/2026
My Dad,
my favorite traveling partner, spontaneous adventure seeker and wisdom bearer.
He opened my heart to spirituality, music & art and so much more. He shared the world with me, to expand my perception of it. On the spur of the moment, we would jump in the car, drive through the tunnel and run in and out of NYC .. taking it all in .. enjoying its culture from every angle, from Opera to CBGB’s and everything in between. Our curiosity was as endless as my memories of our time together.
This year, I am the same age he was when he passed away. Feels very strange and when I reflect on him it hits different, in an unexplainable way. At the time, I didn’t realize how young he was, especially in his spirit. As I navigate this age, reflecting on his journey, I am realizing so much about him as a human being, not just as my father… but as the extraordinary human he was. I am blessed to be his daughter, for many, many reasons.
If you are having a mix of emotions today, know that you are not alone. For me, I am right there with you balancing between, love, loss, gratitude, acceptance, and a little residue of grief. It’s a delicate dance that my heart never seems to forget.
With all that being said .. be present with the strong amazing men in your life. Cherish each other. Sending love to all the amazing men, past and present, that continuously make our personal and collective worlds bright, Happy Father’s Day! Love to you.