David Kaplan was fatally shot by a sniper in Sarajevo, Bosnia, on August 13, 1992. At 45 years old, David was a veteran TV news producer for ABC, and a former colleague. Ever since I shared my Honor Your Intuition blog a few weeks ago, David has been on my mind.

My daughter Marina graduated from high school yesterday. Setting aside all the excitement mingled with sadness, I want to share some thoughts about the collective party we threw for four graduates and their families and friends. My husband and I put on a lot of parties each year. I enjoy it, but it’s a lot of work. For this party there were eight parents sharing the planning, set-up and clean-up. What a difference! Many hands = better party, less work and more fun.

It’s Memorial Day weekend in the United States, and I am literally smelling the flowers and hanging out with my family. Life is short. We’ve heard it a million times, but, unfortunately, we don’t always live by it. If life is short, then for goodness’ sake, let’s do what matters most! We know that no one on their death bed ever said, “I wish I spent more sunny days inside my office, dealing with email.” Am I right?!