I've been thinking about writing a blog for a while now and finally decided to dive in. I've read a number of blogs by different people and different subjects over the years and wondered what I'd write if I ever decided to start.
As someone who makes her living focusing on words written by other people, I wondered if I had any words left of my own. Apparently I do.
The basics:
I'm 53 (54 next week), female, and living in St. Paul, Minnesota in a condo that looks a lot like the apartment we lived in when I was growing up (right down to the neighborhood and the long hallway). I've lived in this area nearly my whole life, went to school in the Twin Cities and never found a reason to leave. I'm ok with that - somehow being able to walk around the neighborhoods my parents and their parents lived in is important to me. I think if I was going to leave, I would have done so by now.
I live with my partner, my step-dog, and two cats. I was married for over 25 years, was on my own for four years, and found someone special nearly three years ago. We share an interest in theater, the arts, writing. She works as a stagehand, I'm more likely to be volunteering or sitting in the audience. She loves sailing, I'm better off on land. She loves opera, I like musicals, plays and concerts. We do well together and I can honestly say I'm happier than I expected to be.
My family is scattered around the world (three sisters, a batch of nieces and nephews) though my parents are nearby - at Fort Snelling Cemetery. I know that's an odd way to look at it, but that's the truth of the matter.
I love books and a well written story can move me to tears. On the other hand, a poorly written one can lead me to curses and throwing the book across the room (or more likely deleting it from my iPad). I've always loved theater and learned early on I'm better as an audience member, board member, and donor than performer. I love music though, besides a few attempts at piano, I'm a better listener.
I love to cook and to eat and to imagine what different combinations will taste like I'm currently eating a nearly 100% plant-based diet and don't miss meat (much) though giving up cheese has been a challenge.
I was very active in a Unitarian Universalist Church community but now spend my Sunday morning doing Bars and Nia classes. Someday I hope we can find a church we both like but until then on Sundays I dance.
I don't know where this blog will go but I promised myself that I would start. So here we are.
And so it goes.