A New York State of Mind

[Julie Lomoe]

Easter Sunday's winding down, and one week from today I'll be winding down from Omega Institute's "Being Fearless" conference in New York City. The older I get, the more fearless I become. I wonder if this conference will make me even more so? If so, I may become over-the-top obnoxious. But so what? At over 60, I'm entitled. It's no longer so important that everybody like me and find me nice. This week I'll make some more T-shirts with my book cover emblazoned on the front, thanks to my Avery do-it-yourself kit from Staples. But will I have the chutzpah to wear them all weekend? I'll pack some alternatives in case I chicken out.

Keynote speakers include Al Gore, Jane Goodall, Nora Ephron and Arianna Huffington. Signing off to check the Sheraton and the Amtrak schedule - and to start checking out my spring wardrobe. Despite the dusting of snow on the ground, I'm psyched.