This week we are setting up our Day of the Dead altar at home. This altar will remain displayed until after Thanksgiving. I greatly appreciate this annual ritual of calling to mind those who have gone before us and their continued presence in our lives today.
My mom, Joan, joins my dad, Al, and other loved ones on display in this year’s altar. It will be an emotional experience for me to print out and place her photo in a new frame. Our neighbor Alan joins the group this year, too. Both of these losses in the last 5 months continue to challenge and inspire me each day to be my best self to my kids, colleagues, friends and family.
“The Passion of Questlove” describes the journey of well-rounded musician, Questlove, of the group, “The Roots.” Reading this NY Times article this morning expanded my appreciation for Questlove’s talents and interests. I first became familiar with his band while in college in Philadelphia, and have since become a big fan of Questlove’s musical diversity through his leadership of Jimmy Fallon’s house band on “The Tonight Show.” If you haven’t yet seen, “Summer of Soul,” I highly recommend it.
I hope to continue to tap into similar inspirations, interests, and ancestors for the resilience to enter into the winter months that lie ahead. May these autumn weeks continue to bring promise and hope.
Keeping the Faith 