Sep
A couple of days ago I was able to connect with some girlfriends in Chicago for a short getaway. The trip included tickets to see a taping of the Oprah Show at Harpo Studios. We came upon the tickets through a connection of my friend Mary.
We received first class treatment when we arrived at the studio where we were invited into the Harpo Executive office area where we were to wait and would be escorted to the studio where the show is taped. While we were waiting, we admired the exquisite artwork that filled the walls, from a painting of Oprah depicting her in the movie “Color Purple” to the African masks that lined another wall. We waited on some comfortable sofas and were talking about our good fortune when Dr. Memhet Oz walks by and says hello on his way into a conference room. He has a warm smile is very handsome and appears shorter than we had imagined. We know the show we are seeing is a Dr. Oz segment and so he was obviously preparing with staff. As short while later who walks by but Oprah herself!! She kindly stops for a minute to say hello and generously poses for a picture with us.
Even Oprah says there are no coincidences in life and I don’t think this was a coincidence either!
After the taping of the show we were taken back to the executive offices to collect our purses and were each presented with a gift bag of items featuring the Oprah logo including a pink gym bag, ball cap, t-shirt, and coffee mug. This trip I was “Living My Best Life” (to quote Oprah) with my girlfriends and enjoying that camaraderie of friendship we have know for so many years. I understand the value of girlfriends and what meaning they bring to my life, I hope you do too!
L-R JoAnne, Judy Oprah, Deena & Mary
Tags: Circle of Strength, Fun, girlfriends, Oprah
