Hello, everybody!
Today I’m in New York City with my son, Aaron. This afternoon, I’m going to say “Hello” to a bunch of people at the Jacob Javits Convention Center, singing for 45 seconds at an open-call audition for The Voice.
I’m not sure how that hello is going to go, but here are some hellos from yesterday.


















There are a lot of different ways to say “Hello,” aren’t there? Did you notice that one of those photos showed a NYC cupcake bakery’s top 10 reasons for saying “Goodbye”?
Here are the Beatles saying “Hello” and “Goodbye.”
If you’ve said hello to any of my other blog posts, you might know I like to say goodbye with gratitude.

Hello, hello. Have fun in NYC, and sing your heart out, Ann. 💖
Hello, Van. I sang my heart out and it was fun! <3
Hello and keeping to performers’ superstitions I’ll say break a leg at your audition. I also hope you and Aaron have a good time and that everyone you work with is freaking awesome.
You’re freaking awesome, Chris.
I’m keeping my fingers crossed for you!
-RB
Your crossed fingers helped me sing great, without any nerves.
Yeah! Congrats!!
Hello? is there any doubt how you’ll do when you sing you’re heart out? You are brave and courageous and inspiring and amazing and whatever the outcome of the audition, you will still be brave and courageous and inspiring and amazing!
I feel brave, courageous, inspiring, and amazing, helped along by your hello, Louise! <3
Hello there. Have fun with your singing today.
Hello there! I had fun with my singing today.
It’s hard to imagine anything more wonderful than spending time in NYC with your son. I’m so happy for both of you. Can’t wait to hear how the audition goes, your adventures with hot chocolate and whipped cream — or, anything! Hope you have the time of your lives.
The audition went great and even though I didn’t get a red card, I got to spend a lot of quality time with my favorite red head.
What beautiful place, enjoy!
Thanks for this beautiful hello, Maria!
Hello Hello and I hope it went well!! Can’t wait to say hello in person 😀
Looking forward to our hello tomorrow, Lisa!
Enjoy yourself, Ann
I always enjoy a hello from you, Derrick.