Curiosity //
The role of curiosity.
Last night we had dinner with good friends.
Younger.
Fully involved in life.
She is starting a company.
He…adventuring, writing. Making the world a better place.
As I looked at them… listened to them… I again found myself attracted to them. Smitten by who they were.
Their mutual curiosity for life.
And I considered what it was like for them looking back at me.
Was I enough? Doing enough? Curious enough?
What could I teach them? Bring to their world?
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New Piece // Instagram...
I keep buying weird things on Instagram.
Clothing.
This morning a red sweater with a croissant embroidered on it.
In small. Even though I don’t normally wear small.
They are never expensive. The things I buy.
Because I’m never sure I will ever get them.
I put down my address. And my PO number.
Hedging my bets on where they might end up.
I’m never sure.
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NOT HAVING FUN // a new piece.
Last week, our children were visiting.
They went off skiing for the day.
Fun.
I paid some bills. Went to the grocery store. Cooked. Set the table.
Which I don’t mind doing.
But I wouldn’t call it fun.
My friends are often out having fun too.
A lot of outdoor sports. Crafts. Things they like to do.
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NEW PIECE // Memorial
I went to a memorial service the other day.
A sweet friend. Altogether too young.
I never saw enough of her. We’d exchange messages to get together. But then something would happen. And time would hasten by.
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LAST CALL // join me tomorrow for my one-woman show at @thecommunitylibrary! If you cannot join in person follow the directions and you'll be able to watch live from your home!
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My holiday chalkboard...
Back to September // I’m on vacation.
It’s September.
I came now because I knew that the world had returned to its post summer routines.
But I have not returned to these things.
I’m on vacation.
Extending the summer. It’s too short.
Adding September helps.
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NEW PIECE // Ageism
Do the Rolling Stones have to step aside because they’re in their seventies?
Of course not. They like what they’re doing.
So does Paul McCartney. Van Morrison. Willie Nelson. The list goes on.
Musicians, writers, artists, actors.
They’re doing their own, creative thing. It’s ok to be old.
They’re not doing our thing. They’re not in the “service business”.
That’s usually where ageism raises its nasty little head.
The late-in-life politicians, CEO’s, teachers, doctors, farmers, accountants, judges, librarians.
Hot buttons all.
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Find the full read here: https://marymottwrites.com/ageism/
NEW POST // Female
. . . My friend once took me to a shooting range. I held a rifle under my left arm and aimed at a grey, bat-like target in the distance. When I pulled the trigger, the impact was enough to knock me over. The searing sound pained me. Was I too female to be doing this? It went against everything I felt comfortable with. It was too male. I was too female. . . .
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PODCAST // Middle
Listen in and enjoy!
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NEW WRITING PIECE // Living in the middle.
My friend just sold his company and retired.
I ASKED HOW HE WAS DOING.
He replied, “Ok. I’m living in the middle.”
I nodded. I understood.
Or thought I did.
I think living in the middle means staying within the lines. You’ve completed the rudimentary work of the beginning. Haven’t approached the complexity of the end. You’re in the middle.
But the middle, if you’re not careful, can last a lifetime.
It is said that life can be divided into thirds. The first third dealing with childhood and family. The second is that part of your life as professional, spouse, parent. You’re busy.
The final third is tough. Most of us try to avoid it and simply continue the second third. We keep doing a version of the same job. Become a hands-on grandparent. Live on the golf course.
But, it is said, to be truly fulfilled, the final third can’t be a redo. It needs to be about you now. A time of pushing the boundaries. New experiences. New travels. New occupations. New friends. A new understanding of life. Finding out who you really are. . .
Full read click the link!
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Emma ponders the true meaning of Christmas.
family. perfection. holiday season.
from years past. still a favorite memory.
dreaming of a white winter.
NEW PODCAST // The Best Time of Your Life⠀
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