Despite the rise in COVID-19 cases, there’s optimism on the horizon as we launch into the new year. I asked a few guests what they might bring from 2021 into 2022.
Kayla Caulfield
What I learned in 2021 that I will carry into 2022 is that I have a purpose in my life, and I am here for a reason. And whatever I go through I know that regardless of it all I’m still standing tall.
~ Kayla Caulfield/actress and model
Kayla’s latest film, “CODA,” starring Marlee Matlin, garnered four awards at Sundance. See Nina’s 9 interview.
Melissa Manchester pictured in the Library of Congress
Stay open to each day, you never know what adventure may be around the bend.
~ Melissa Manchester/singer and songwriter
See Nina’s 9 interview.
Bethany Van Delft’s Doc Martens
This year has wornnnnn me out flat like the outer edge of the heel on my Docs.
~ Bethany Van Delft/comedian, storyteller, host
See interview in Edible Boston
David Josef (right) and his husband, Danny.
I learned a GREAT BIG LESSON … If you don’t have your health, then you have nothing. We closed out this tumultuous year with my Danny testing positive for COVID. Even with double vax and boosted, he got sick. And man oh man, we had to stay apart. I nursed him from afar. He’s back now, but I truly understand the expression, “If you don’t have your health …”
Thank goodness I’ve continually tested negative.
New Year’s Eve is a quiet one for us this year. Danny is still recovering and to be honest, I have to work on New Year’s Day to make up all the time I lost being Florence Nightingale! [He said with a laugh.]
~ David Josef/designer, owner of David Josef Fashion
Corinne Ognibene
This past year in particular I’ve learned to trust my own individual journey and not compare it to anyone else’s. But it’s definitely easier said than done, especially with social media being what it is. I’ve realized that my personal growth as a human being is something sacred to me in a society that so often seems to champion conformity over authenticity.
~ Corinne Ognibene/actress and model
Peter Sagal, photo by Kyle Cassidy
When doing the New York Times Crossword puzzle during a Zoom meeting, make sure you use headphones so your colleagues can’t hear the jaunty “You did it!” music when you finish the puzzle.
~ Peter Sagal/Host of NPR’s “Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me!”
Matt Wilder
2021 reminded me that time is precious and not to wait to do the things you want to do.
~ Matt Wilder/Founder and Principal, Wilder Strategies, LLC.
Let go of what was and make the best of what is! Things will turn out just fine.
~ Cassie Piuma/chef and owner of Sarma
