I have no idea how I’m going to convey, in a speech I’m giving on Friday, how special and important my cardiologist Dr. Deeb Salem is. Actually, I probably don’t have to convince my audience about how special and important he is, because they’re naming a building at Tufts Medical Center after him and that’s why he asked me to give the speech.
Whenever anybody (including myself) uses the phrase “I have no idea” I think about a psychologist at my first student internship who always responded with this: “You must have some idea.” And, indeed I do have some idea about how to talk about how great Dr. Salem is. My problem is I have too many ideas, because he’s been my cardiologist for over 40 years, helping me live my best life while reaching the ripe old age of 70.
I was about to say I have no idea how to use all the images I have for you today into a cohesive enough blog post, but I must have some idea.
I have no idea what Mother’s Day is going to be like this year. Wait, I must have some idea. I’m sure to hear from my son, Aaron, who coincidentally has the same birthday as Dr. Salem. I have some idea that if it weren’t for Dr. Salem, neither Aaron nor I would be here today.
I have no idea what the best Stevie Wonder song is, but I have some idea about which one I’ve listened to the most. It’s either this one…
… or this one:
I have no idea how to adequately express gratitude to all who help me meet every new day as best I can.
As usual, I had some idea.
How awesome! Share the love and appreciation for this great man 💐
I appreciate your loving ideas, Val.
Congratulations are deserved for Dr. Salem, and, I have some idea, for the speech that will be given by my friend Ann!
Thanks for sharing your helpful ideas, my friend!
I have no idea how I managed to reach to age of 80. I have no idea what I’m supposed to feel about that. I mean, I just keep waking up every morning and life just goes on. I have no idea why. Happy Mother’s Day, Ann!
Thanks for these ideas, Barbara!
sometimes when I’m in the ‘I have no idea’ stage, I just wait it out and it suddenly sorts itself out and presents the answer to me, and I can improv the rest. hope this works for you and happy Mother’s Day!
I love your ideas, beth! 💕
I now have the idea that Joan has become an anointed queen in your bathroom
Good idea, Maria.
Have you given the talk about your cardiologist yet, Ann? I’m sure you will deliver an amazing tribute. In many ways, your blog exists as a testament to his skill and compassion, not only because you often speak of him so gratefully, but because you are still in the world to write about all this, thanks to him. Good luck!
The talk is tomorrow, Maureen, and, as always, I have no idea what I would do without supportive people like you in my life.
💜💜💜