A Lesson In Dedication
Sometimes, timing is everything.
I finally listened to Mike and Malena and agreed to go see an act I've long put off seeing, for the stupid, selfish and readily available excuses most people put off things. Daily routine, tiredness, business, blah blah blah-ness, whatever. Tonight, I am very glad I didn't let one of those little things get in the way of leaving the house.
Sybir and I joined M&M to watch Lowen & Navarro perform a captivating set live at The Birchmere in Shirlington, VA. For those who don't know, this duo wrote the Pat Benatar hit, "We Belong", which has recently resurfaced in The Office, Talladega Nights, and other places. The other amazing thing to understand about the band is that Eric Lowen suffers...no, not quite...has been diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease).
We watched a wheelchair-stricken man and his writing partner perform uplifting and heart-touching material for one of the rawest emotional concerts I've ever attended. I think we all, honestly, were grateful for the chance to see this show.
The ALS Association's Advocacy Day and public press conference this year take place on May 14-16th in Washington, DC.
Next time you let something little get in your way from accomplishing a big thing, don't.
One Love,
nK
I finally listened to Mike and Malena and agreed to go see an act I've long put off seeing, for the stupid, selfish and readily available excuses most people put off things. Daily routine, tiredness, business, blah blah blah-ness, whatever. Tonight, I am very glad I didn't let one of those little things get in the way of leaving the house.
Sybir and I joined M&M to watch Lowen & Navarro perform a captivating set live at The Birchmere in Shirlington, VA. For those who don't know, this duo wrote the Pat Benatar hit, "We Belong", which has recently resurfaced in The Office, Talladega Nights, and other places. The other amazing thing to understand about the band is that Eric Lowen suffers...no, not quite...has been diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease).
We watched a wheelchair-stricken man and his writing partner perform uplifting and heart-touching material for one of the rawest emotional concerts I've ever attended. I think we all, honestly, were grateful for the chance to see this show.
The ALS Association's Advocacy Day and public press conference this year take place on May 14-16th in Washington, DC.
Next time you let something little get in your way from accomplishing a big thing, don't.
One Love,
nK
Labels: ALS, Lowen and Navarro, Malena, Sybir
