What’s the opposite of being in control? Hint:it’s not being out of control. Sometimes it’s a quiet acceptance. A surrender to the universe. A simple acceptance of uncertainty. There is a significant amount of uncertainty in anyone’s life. Habit and routine might balance out what can not be planned, but some days or times feelContinue reading “Not sure”
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Well
How much would you pay to go to the moon? Some things are more visually appealing from a far. The moon was beautiful last night, full and bright, hanging low in the sky. The pictures I’ve seen of moon landings don’t entice me. Looks like a lot of dirt and rocks. Though pictures of theContinue reading “Well”
Who did I think I was?!
What alternative career paths have you considered or are interested in? Photographer. I was sure I wanted to be a wildlife photographer for National Geographic. At seventeen I started college as a journalism major and guess what I found out? I didn’t like writing. I had no typing skill, the deadlines freaked me out andContinue reading “Who did I think I was?!”
Let the people cook
What food would you say is your specialty? My answer is both short and long. I don’t actually have a specific specialty food. I love to cook, I grew up with a mom who could cook, but didn’t enjoy it over other tasks or household chores. I think that’s how a lot of people feelContinue reading “Let the people cook”
Remembering
What do you remember? Things, events, moments Looking back. History. What do I remember? How do I remember? I had a teacher in first grade who taught us about something she called current events. Every week we had to cut out and bring in a newspaper article. She said we were learning about history becauseContinue reading “Remembering”
Life gives us these
What’s the biggest risk you’d like to take — but haven’t been able to? The risk is real. I’m looking over my print estimate and trying to make a decision. It’s both huge and inconsequential. How many copies to order… I’m here. Miles away from my friends and family. Questioning. Most of the time IContinue reading “Life gives us these”
Easy
What are you most proud of in your life? My kids and their kids. impossible not to be.
Standing firmly with me
What have you been working on? I have been enjoying all the answers to this prompt. Lots of good work is going on out there. I wish you all the best of luck, keep going, keep expressing and contributing. Let your work evolve you. Back in January, Tonya Leigh put out an online workshop. ItContinue reading “Standing firmly with me”
Nothing interesting
What’s something most people don’t know about you? If only I was more mysterious! I’m an open book for the most part. Things I love that aren’t typical. Things I have a tough time with that most people don’t notice or care about… again not terribly interesting.
Lazy Dazy
Do lazy days make you feel rested or unproductive? I can go either way. I love a busy productive day, but too many in a row and I relish a do nothing stay in bed late sort of day. We are generally up and out the door by 7 or 7:30 so lounging until late,Continue reading “Lazy Dazy”