“I want to take a moment to thank everyone who took the time to read one of the posts I put out there into the online universe, or who followed me. I am beyond grateful. When I started putting my writings online, I had no expectations. No actual, real-world expectations, that is. In the secret part of my heart that likes to fantasize, I imagined an explosive, unprecedented success, perhaps even a Pulitzer in recognition of the stellar qualities found in my internal musings. I spent a lot of time in that fantasy; I pull out of the real world with alarming frequency. It’s quite a negative – it keeps me from reality and stops me from living. I get trapped in imaginary realms that, at times, seem more real than the world at hand.” Continue reading why do I blog?

“I picked up a copy of Shonda Rhimes’ “The Year of Yes” about six months ago but instead of reading it, I stored it on a shelf in my closet.
I’d wanted to read it since I’d first heard her speak about it. Unfortunately, my procrastination gene is strong…”
Continue reading embracing the “year of yes”