HAVING “PEOPLE”
This morning when reading my e-mails, I found I had a note from Bobbie asking how my appearance went on WBBM TV last Friday. Because Bobbie is the scheduler for my vascular surgeon, Dr. Pearce, she is a very important person in my life. Bobbie is one of a crowd that I refer to as “my people”
Friends make jokes about how I always talk about “my people” and “my guys” who help make my life easier. I could not survive without “my people.” It truly takes a village to run my life.
I have “guys” everywhere. From my Jaguar dealership ( my new service” guy” is actually a woman, Melina) to Northwestern Memorial Hospital (Rob); Walgreen’s (Donovan); Coca Cola (John); American Airlines (June and Mary Francis); Horseshoe Casino (Teresa is my “main person” even though I have other “guys” at the casino) and the list goes on and on.
How does anyone exist without “guys” and “people”?
David, the son of Sue, my fan club president, is always calling me and asking, “Do we have a guy at??” I laugh at his use of the word “we” and answer, “Yes, I have a guy at…”
I was in New York visiting my Aunt Helaine a few weeks ago and stayed at a brand new Ritz Carlton. I did not have any “guys” there because it was the first time I had been at the hotel. By the time my stay was over, I had a personal driver (Carmine) and a doorman (Kevin) who were my “guys.” When I arrived back home, I immediately wrote an e-mail that was forwarded to Ritz Carlton headquarters where I praised the quality of service at the hotel and lauded my “guys.” I always make sure to take care of “my guys.”
Having “people” is not a one way street. I do not expect “my guys” to always be doing things for me; I try to do things for them also. I do not walk into my doctor’s office without some little present for “my people” as thanks for taking care of me; I always hold up a can of Diet Coke whenever I make a media appearance; I praise the service and prices at Walgreen’s; I loyally only fly American Airlines; I plug Horseshoe Casino constantly, etc. etc. I am vocally “their “guy.”
So what is the purpose of today’s blog? I am not ranting at anyone or anything. I am not calling for an investigation of illegal practices. Is the end of the world near? Has Kathy gone soft? Before panic sets in, be assured I am as tough as ever. It all started this morning after I got the e-mail from Bobbie and when I needed directions from Horseshoe Casino to the Chicago Legal Clinic and “my guy” Teresa came through. I just wanted to thank them for being “my people.”
Kathy what makes you special is the fact that you acknowledge and respect people no matter what their position is. I wish more people were like you, maybe the world would be a better place.
ReplyDeleteFan Club President Sue wrote:
ReplyDelete"I got to thinking after I read your blog...and realized I'm peopleless! I'm guyless and girlless...What the hell is wrong with me??"
Fan Club member Teresa wrote:
ReplyDelete"That's right we all need people - and you my dear said it
perfectly...........It truly takes a village to run my
life...............lol"
Charlie Menghini, President of VanderCook College of Music wrote:
ReplyDelete"Also enjoyed the Blog today. Keep up the good work."
Celebrity Photographer James wrote:
ReplyDelete"I always need guys..lol"
Cupcake Kathy writes:
ReplyDelete"If you would have started singing "People who need people" by Barbara Streisand then I would have known you were getting soft! You came close but not over the edge.
First of all, thank you for being one of my people who sets up those wonderful monthly dinner/mixes at Mannie's. I appreciate it so much that I am included in the inner circle and it was a great way to kick off ny birthday season!
I think biological families can be wonderful but I have lost both parents and have 3 siblings but none of us have kids so biological is kind of small. My created family can be as big as I want it to be. I agree that it is a two way street - we include other people by generosity, kindness, respect, compassion, caring and they in turn include us in their created family. Plus you get to choose your created family and your biological family is bought on an "as is" basis. Created family, community, "people" and "guys" are all terms for just feeling great about and connected with our lives. It is a beautiful thing. I am not getting soft - I always have been!"
I have to say that having people helps. My condo association was having problems getting our electricity converted over into the associations name due to a past due balance by the developer. All I had to do was mention the name of one of her "people" and within an hour it was a "done deal".
ReplyDeleteThank goodness for Kathy's "people". :)