When I was a child, my idea of what I wanted to be when I grew up changed almost weekly, from a teacher to a research chemist to a psychiatrist to an opera singer. One thing I never wavered on, however, was my plan to be a “mommy.” Being the oldest of six children, I [...]
Archive for Risks
Wake Up and Love Yourself
What do you do when you first open your eyes in the morning? What are your first thoughts? How do you begin your day? I attend St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Austin. The minister is Dr. Jim Rigby. Some of you may have heard of him or read a quote from him. He is often [...]
Poignancy of a Friday sunset
Atlanta has been having some awfully lovely sunsets, of late. The kind that stop you in your tracks, that stretch as far as you can see from edge to edge: salmons and blues, corals and pinks, bright gold and turquoise. Each a marvel this week. But I’ll tell you: one stopped me in my tracks. [...]
Toot my Horn ( another revisit)
It took all the gumption I have, plus encouragement from both my sisters and my partner, but I did it by golly! I tooted my horn all over the place today. I have been tinkering with an idea for awhile. Rolling around in my mind. Playing with it. But I never let the idea out [...]
Continuing to take risks, one day at a time
I used to be a regular contributor to this blog, always on the 31st of the month. I “resigned” from regularly posting earlier this year, but feel prompted, prodded and guided to add a post this month. I no longer make a list of resolutions at the end of/beginning of a year, feeling that the list [...]
Choices, Chances, Changes
This morning I made a new cover photo for my Facebook page, based on an infographic I saw someone else had posted. The infographic in question was this: It hit me smack in the face with its truth. And when things hit me like that, I tend to try and repeat the experience. Not because [...]
It’s my birthday and I’ll do nothing if I want to!
Just a quick note to with you my risk for the day. Today, I’ll be doing nothing that I don’t want to do. It’s my birthday, and that’s just how it’s going to be. Sure, there is plenty to do. Sure, I’ve already taken days off this month to be with family, and will be [...]
This Will Be The Year
First let me say Happy Holidays to all! About a month ago I purchased Susan Boyle’s newest CD. I love it! There are lots of old (but good) songs and there are a few I’ve never heard before. Since between this post to the blog and the next, we’ll experience the celebration of a new [...]
