My daring adventure…

It’s been in my heart and mind to write, hopefully to the benefit of others, for a long number of years.  I’ve toyed with the idea, rolled it over and over in my mind, and am now making the leap to share life with others in this way.  I’ve been told by those that know me that I should write, I should do stand-up, I should share the wealth of knowledge I’ve gained in my now 61 years. Should. Would. Could. How many years do I have left? Don’t know…so best to get started. Maybe something here will grab you; perhaps not. Time will tell. I’m stepping out. My friend Laura will applaud; she has been urging me for a decade, and she rightly holds me accountable in life. God love her…that is a huge task. She is brave. At this, I smile…and laugh. Welcome to the journey. Get a ticket for a wild ride; we’re going to have some laughs.

Who am I?  Wow…loaded question, and it depends on the era.  For sure, I am a risk taker. I qualify them as calculated risks, but I am not adverse to venturing into the unknown. If I have a quote that I relate to, it’s from Helen Keller. She wrote something that I find quite amazing…especially for a person who couldn’t see, couldn’t hear, and couldn’t speak. Gutsy woman; I’m sure I would have liked her if we had been in the same part of history…

“Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.”  – Helen Keller

When I read those words for the first time, they sang to me. I had found one of “my people”. Some of the risks I’ve taken have been tame. Some quite dangerous. Some just plain…well…stupid. By the grace of God, I’ve survived them. I thank Him for that daily. Every single day is a gift; that is a big lesson.  I’ve learned some healthy boundaries, and that I can find adventure in all sorts of ways. It doesn’t have to involve hanging off the edge of a mountain by my fingertips…

Now? I’m a mom of four grown adults, a grandmother to three, a wife to a wonderful husband, a business owner, a manager of a dental office in Portland, Maine, a reader, baker, gardener, seamstress, quilter, needle-worker, singer, a Christian for over 5 decades, a lover of humor, of wit, of intelligence, of watching movies, of watching people, a life long learner, and a closet writer…now exposed. I paint and do all kinds of craft things, when/if I can find the time. Delving into such projects is cathartic for me; perhaps they are for you, too.

Honestly, I’m not sure just how I’m going to attack this blog, but I’ll give it a night or two of thought and develop a plan. What I do know is that without starting, it will never happen. So, here’s to the next big leap, the next risk, and the joys, trials, and tribulations that always come with such steps in life.