One of the things I appreciate most is a woman who presents herself as she is and not as how she thinks I want her to be. The world is filled to the brim with pretenders. Authenticity is such a rare and delectable treat.

I am (slowly) reading Cats of Any Color by Gene Lees, a study of race and the effects of racism on jazz and its players. Red Rodney said the following and I found it to be a true statement, especially considering our (the United States) current political and social climate.

As we get older, change is harder for us to assimilate. We must never let ourselves get that way”

He’s absolutely right.

But, better said than done.

Barbara Walters admitted on the Oprah Winfrey show that she had an affair with a politician.

I only have one question for you, Ms. Walters.

Who hasn’t??