Last night we went to Cirque du Soleil and saw Alegria. This was my second time seeing a Cirque show and I appreciated it just as much. For me its two hours of pure magnificence and astonishment, like a religious experience of sorts, only a lot less guilt! (Spoken like a girl who went o Catholic school). I'm flabbergasted as these performers take their life’s work to the next level right before my eyes. Most of the performers come from the Ukraine, Russia and Canada. I watched the Bravo series and saw what the performers go through to join this troop. The audience goes nuts for them. Standing ovation, screams and applause. I’m guessing that means a lot to them and sustains them through the tough times.

I got an email from Sherman Austin’s camp today. Sherman has been released into a halfway house for the remainder of his sentence. He looks well in the picture, heavier, don’t you think? Sherman has been to hell and back and he has a lot of admirers, me included, whether he knows it or not. My hope for him is that he takes the pain he has endured and turns it around for himself. With hope there is invention, invent Sherman, invent. Write and get in front of people whenever possible. Share your experience, strength and hope as often as you can. Keep finding reasons to be grateful, and you will end up grateful for this experience. Right before our eyes you will become the person you always admired in others. You will take flight and soar.

Sherman (R) Released