On Friday, June 13th, Tim Russert, political analyst and host of the highly rated show, “Meet the Press,” died suddenly at work from a heart attack. It was news that shocked everyone including me, who isn’t really a political enthusiast by any stretch of the imagination. However, Russert was more than a political icon. By all accounts he was an all around great guy and most importantly a great father and husband. This is the side that captivates me most. He’s a guy who clearly had his priorities straight and I thought it fitting I write a tribute on this day…Father’s Day. We live in a society where many men and women work ridiculous hours just to stay afloat and have little time for family and friends. I think it’s a tragedy!

When Tim’s death was announced, I think a lot of people stopped in their tracks and thought about their own lives. I know I did. I thought, if someone were to take a snapshot of my life at this very moment, would it be one that I recognize and am proud of? For the most part, the answer is “yes.” Of course, there is always room for improvement, but I have always said, you should live your life the way you want your epitaph to read on your gravestone. I want mine to say, “She was a good friend, wife and mother and made a few people laugh along the way.” So far…I think I’m on track. How about you?