When was the last time you acknowledged someone in your life? I mean really reached out—unprompted—to tell them they’ve made a difference?

It feels amazing to do that. And I’ll be the first to admit—I need to do more of it. This week, someone sent me a text that stopped me in my tracks. They mentioned that it was ten years ago that I had said something to them that made a lasting impact. Ten years ago! They wanted to acknowledge me, and it really made my day. Actually, it made my week.

And it got me thinking—what about the people who have poured into my life? The friends, mentors, colleagues, and confidantes who’ve supported me, inspired me, and shown up for me? Have I done a good job acknowledging them? That answer came quickly: Not nearly enough.

So, today’s Front-Row Friday message is simple and heartfelt—acknowledge someone. Not next week. Not next month. Not “when you get around to it.” Do it today. Sometimes we let weeks, months—even years—go by without telling the people we love and admire how much they mean to us. We assume they know. We assume we’ll have time. But life is short—and withholding appreciation serves no one.

Acknowledging someone doesn’t have to be complicated:

A quick text
A five-minute phone call
A thoughtful email
A handwritten note

That small act could be the highlight of someone’s day… or even their year. This weekend, two names from my past popped into my head. They’re from my hometown of Mercer Island, Washington—dear friends I hadn’t spoken to in far too long.

I decided, today’s the day.

So, I picked up the phone and called the first person on my list. And guess what? The second person—who was also on my list—was at their house having dinner at that very moment.

What are the odds?!

It turned into this beautiful, unexpected three-way reunion filled with laughs and appreciation. It felt magical. And it reminded me how good it feels to simply say: “You matter to me.”

So, who’s on your list?