July 29, 2004

Michael

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Michael Bernard Loggins, Canon 300D

What I did yesterday to change my life for the better was visit Michael Bernard Loggins at Creativity Explored. We figured out that we've been friends for 6 years or more now and no matter how long it's been since I've visited him, he always leaps out of his seat with a huge grin, shouts "Andrea!!!" and gives me the biggest squeeze.

He asked me how I was and I said, "I've had my ups and downs..." And he smiled and said, "It's like that song by a lady called Esther Williams, "Everybody in the world's got their ups and downs" and then he laughed out loud and high-fived me.

And somehow I felt better...

Posted on July 29, 2004 08:04 AM
Comments

I just wanted to say thank you for sharing your honesty and stories, and enlightening us with the various amazing people you know and have discovered. It brings so much joy and hope into my life. Thank you Andrea for living bravely and sharing it with us all.

Posted by: Serena at July 30, 2004 08:18 AM

I love Michael's basic and "to the point" philosophy....sometimes keeping it simple is the best medicine. (that,... and hugs and high fives) :)

Posted by: Julia at July 29, 2004 07:29 PM

I think it's always nice to have people around who can simplify things for us. We get so caught up in all of our "stuff" that it is hard to get out of it sometimes. It's amazing how sometimes a hug and a high-five can make the world of difference.

Posted by: jenn at July 29, 2004 03:48 PM

oh man, how adorable. He seems so lovely.

Posted by: Donna at July 29, 2004 03:01 PM

If SARK is a human sunflower, maybe you are a high five. Yes, there is something superheroic about a high five.

High Five Baby!

Posted by: donavan at July 29, 2004 02:41 PM

yes, a friendly smile and high-five does wonders for the spirit.

Posted by: lena at July 29, 2004 12:16 PM

So very, very beautiful.

Posted by: Allison at July 29, 2004 12:05 PM

We all need that one person who can always put a smile on our faces and give us that High Five!

Love the photo

Posted by: stef at July 29, 2004 11:23 AM

I do love a good high-five! Thanks for the wonderful writing and photos.

Posted by: Mike Schwartz at July 29, 2004 09:02 AM

I always read your blog and am continuosly inspired by your ability to see the gifts and greatness each person has. It is such a beatiful way to live life and view the world. Thank you, it is truly and inspiration.

Posted by: Giselle at July 29, 2004 08:58 AM