Monday, October 22, 2007

When you don't know where you are going, any road will take you there

Years ago, I knew this woman. Her name was Kathi and we met while working together at an adoption agency. We didn't have the opportunity to hang out alot, but I really liked her. We had a tradition of getting together once a year to go to see a fortune teller. She did the research on who we would see - we never saw the same person twice. Once we even made a day of it and drove to King City to have our tea leaves read. It was always just for fun, and nothing either of us took it too seriously. One year, we went to see a local guy named Vince. She had heard some pretty amazing stuff about him.

Well, Vince freaked me out. I still have the tape of our session, but have never listened to it. I could not believe the things he told me - without so much as asking me one question. It wasn't that it was bad stuff, it was just weird hearing it from a stranger. He told me some stuff about my future, not too much, 'cause apparently he was not comfortable with that sort of thing. But he did tell me one thing that I would do - and how it would change many people's lives in a positive way. He comment has followed me around these past 17 years, but I have always been without a clue as to what it meant. Until yesterday.

So now I know, and I just have to move it forward. Don't ask me what it is, because I'm not going to tell you. When it is done, everyone will know. I hope. It is all good. Never underestimate the power of a sunny day.

Sunday, October 14, 2007

The only thing more rewarding than making a new friend is keeping an old one


These are my sad little feet. I will shortly be missing 6 of my nails and fancy pedicures will not be in my future for a while. The run in Chicago is over. If you contributed to it's success in any way you have already read the story and will not find it posted here.

The smells of Turkey are permiating every inch of my house. The kids didn't get one while we were away, so today is our Thanksgiving... a holiday I love. Tonight we will be joined by one of my girlfriends who has been hanging we me for more or less 15 years. We have had our ups and downs, but bottom line... she is always there for me.

I have to put the pie in the oven now.... oh, what would the Mighty Q. say about the pie? If you are out there listenening Q, I'm ready for a beverage.

Wednesday, October 3, 2007

Choose Without Regrets



A couple of weeks ago, a friend pointed out the fact that I have an entourage. It is true, and I make no apologies for it. Some days, it just takes a crew to push me through.

This weekend it will just be me and my wingman. He is always there for my finishes. He is always there for my starts. Even better... he is always around for the piece in-between. When I am finished my race in Chicago, I will be thankful I have brought along my soft place to land.