Last week, my debut went out into the world. It was exciting, amazing, surreal. And, I’ll be completely honest with you guys, I’m glad it’s over. Crazy, right? I worked for that moment for years and years, I should be savoring every moment of it. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a fabulous feeling. But here’s […]
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Euny Hong suggests keeping your big goals to yourself.
The neighbor across the street died. It had been a week–I had no idea.
Although she lived there less than two months and I met her only once, I was sad.
Sad no one on our street knew. Sad I hadn’t made a bigger effort to get to know her. And sad as a society, we shelter in our homes. Life’s stresses, jobs, family keep us at arms length from our neighbors.
Reaching out takes so little.
Next time. Next time. Next time.
Sherene B. Gross 