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Christine Morrison's avatar

Absolutely do it! We all love stories of “what if” especially if they reveal our vulnerability, which you are a master of exposing. Good luck!

Valerie Constantine's avatar

Go for the new...or else it will become "...did you know I almost..."!

carol orange's avatar

Go for it Zibby. You are so creative!

Hilary's avatar

Loved your intro to Anna. I vote for the new, as a big fan of "If/Then" the show. I'm in Nashville now but will be back in NY tonight. Sorry to miss you down here. Such a fun city!

Posi Tucker's avatar

Go with it Zibby- love that you think out loud and we love your thought process.

Sandypo's avatar

Go for it! Sounds like fun and will keep people's attention.

Laura Johnston's avatar

Fantastic idea. Go for it! It’s always exhilarating to try a new challenge, especially when we’re in our 40s and don’t get quite so many firsts. I just hike (a tiny bit of) Grand Canyon, and it was such a high. Working on a column in that… Wish I were back in Ohio to see it. Good luck! 🍀

Paulette's avatar

Yes, go for it! And I loved your Anna Quindlen intro.😂🥹❤️

Cali Bird's avatar

It's interesting but I think your life is more interesting. Yes, you've spoken about this a million times but your audience will be hearing it for the first time. Or they'll know a bit about you and want to hear more. Can you do a bit of both?

CYNTHIA FIELDS's avatar

Zibby

you wil be great & look beautiful!!! sooo proud of you..

Cynthia Fields

Susan Weis-Bohlen's avatar

Here’s what works best for me. I have a vague idea of what I’m going to talk about. Than I get the vibe from the audience and look into my heart to see how I can match where they are coming from, what they desire, what they need that I can offer at that very moment. So basically be yourself! Good luck. You’ll be great!

Lindsey Salatka's avatar

I went to Erma last year and loved it! I’m sure you will be a huge hit, whatever you say, but I like the idea of your new idea.

Jean Whitlinger's avatar

I hope it’s Bombeck Bombs!

Elizabeth Moyer's avatar

For sure you have to go for it! And, I LOVE the "Sliding Doors" Did you know I almost.....so super relatable. In fact, you have my thinking through my list. And, I'm also encouraged about all the crazy things I seem to be trying at the moment. Who knew that in your mid 50s you could feel so off balance? But, in a good way! :)

Tracy MG's avatar

Do something new! You're amazing and your speech will be, too!

Sharon Polansky's avatar

From LA, so late, but: Yes, but not just a list of what didn’t but the whys that drove you to a circuitous journey and the why where you landed, not as a travelogue but as a development of soul and person.