The Ladder Reimagined

Musings about life, friendship, and reconnection.

The 53rd Thursday

The conversations continue.

The 53rd Thursday
The Things That Remain

“Geoff, it’s Rosie O’Grady,” I began the call.

“Oh, Rosie, may the luck of the Irish be with you,” came the immediate reply in a well-practiced Irish brogue.

Laughter ensued.

Thirty-five years ago, Geoff and I sat in a steakhouse near Times Square. Like most business trips, it felt important at the time. There were donor meetings to prepare for, alumni to reconnect with, and goals to achieve. 

Today, I can recall none of that.

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Permission to Rebuild

“Christmas this past year was terrible,” was the way my call with Mark started.

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Notes from Wisconsin

Reflections from the Midwest.

Notes from Wisconsin
July—Pewaukee Lake
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June—Summerfest

The rhythmic beat of the Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young cover pulsated over the speakers while the mostly middle-aged-plus crowd swayed to the classic hit.

“If you can’t be with the one you love…”

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March, April, May

It was a mid-March Friday, just two weeks from Easter. In Wisconsin, that means fish fry.

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Thursday Tidbits

Following Notre Dame’s 2026 football season.

Thursday Tidbits
“Leave no doubt!”

2026 season preview—coming in August.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Sean Pieri

Author

Speaker

Fundraising Executive

Sean Pieri is an author, speaker, and professional fundraiser with experience in higher education, healthcare, and athletics. These days, though, what matters most to Sean isn't professional accolades, but the difference he makes in the lives of those closest to him.