Grateful. Honored. And slightly embarrassed.

This is the only photograph I could find of myself from my high school days. And this is probably because back then, I was extremely shy and believe it or not—I was a bit of a loner and not very social.

But no more! On Sunday May 17th at 3 p.m. in Connecticut (where I’m from) I will be inducted into the Norwalk High School Wall of Honor. (Details below).

After a special ceremony and dinner, along with lots of talk about the good old days, five alumni will receive a plaque with our photograph to be placed permanently on the Wall of Honor at our dear alma mater.

When I first heard of this award--honestly, it made me feel nervous. After all, I am not a successful entrepreneur. I am not a brilliant scientist. And I’m definitely not a famous movie star.

(Although, there’s still time for that, right?)

After all, I’m only 72!

Creative Friends--yes, high school might have been painful for some of you, and you might not have felt understood back then, but know this--it’s never too late—to be understood, to be loved. In fact, being recognized later in life--at a ripe old age—well, it’s very, very sweet, indeed.

And I am truly grateful.

Love,

Jamie

The Norwalk High School Hall of Honor ceremony and dinner takes place at the Norwalk Inn and Conference Center. The honorees include Jamie Cat Callan, Class of 1971, Oran Young, Class of 1959, M. Jeffrey Spahr, Class of 1974, Pete Tucci, class of 1993 and Richard Tavella, Class of 1975.

To make reservations, please contact the Chairperson, Pat Tavella Maiatico at pamagi@sbcglobal.net or call (203) 943-9754.