Yesterday, NPR aired an engaging tribute to Russian poet Andrei Voznesensky, who died earlier this week. One part of the story, which was by writer and book critic Alan Cheuse, almost took my breath away. Voznesensky, Cheuse said, filled sports stadiums with tens of thousands of fans. That in itself is amazing, but there was something [...]
Risking Myriad Risks All At Once
I’m writing this blog post early (on May 26th) because I’ll actually be out in the world taking risks when it’s due to be published (on the 31st). I have been a “craftsy” person most of my life. The types of crafts I have done over the years have varied and changed and currently include [...]
Moving Mountains
At my age, I’ve done most of my big risking. (Although writing monthly blogs is a hug risk for me!) I get it that I still take risks every day but probably the biggest risks I’ll ever take, have been taken. I was driving just the other day and listening to a new Celtic Women [...]
In the Face of Odds Stacked Heavily Against Me and Almost Certain Failure, I Risk…
Ok, you guys – this is a big one. At least for me, it is. Though those who’ve gone before me on this path, both those who were successful and those who failed, agree it was a big one for them, too. It’s had it’s hands around my neck since I was 23. I’m turning [...]
Time To Dive In
Well our team of 15 folks participated in the Seattle Big Climb a few weeks ago for the Leukemia and Lymphoma society. I took a risk back in Nov. to start a team and train them all twice a week until the event. They all did really well. The best part was the connections everyone [...]
Living Into New Skin
Well, I did it. I actually submitted an article for publication. I’ve thought about doing this, talked about doing this, imagined myself doing this for years and suddenly one day last October, I did it. I’m not sure what made the difference. I had just given a presentation telling about my experience of grief over [...]
Risk Telling People Why You Love/Like Them
I have a new friend. Her name is Blynn. I only see her once a week but I look forward to seeing her because I’m so happy when I’m with her. She’s so full of life. I keep thinking I need to call her and invite her to come for a cup of tea but [...]
Dare I ask?
I decided about a month ago that I would pick up the phone and start asking people questions. I’m constantly asking questions inside my head: how can I give my daughter the education she needs? What’s the best way to support my aging mother? What do I want to do with my career when my daughter is [...]
Ask For What You Want
Most people don’t have a problem asking for what they need. You can justify a need. It’s a scary thing to ask for what you want. You expose your vulnerabilities. You open yourself up to the possibility of NO as an answer. You might find your desires being scrutinized, questioned, or ridiculed. And yet, if [...]
