Wednesday’s Word: Welcome!

It’s my pleasure to be today’s Blogger of Note on Words of Wisdom, or WOW. Sandy and Pam began this network a few months ago to link folks interested in blogs of substance—serious, funny, randomly mixed, anything that makes you want to join the conversation. I was among the first to sign up, and I’ve told readers about it before, but today’s the day WOW followers are visiting me. (Thanks to Leah at Funny is the New Young for nominating me.)

Please have a seat at my garden table, pour a virtual beverage, and look around a bit. (I’ll be watching from the window on the far right.)

I began blogging last August to record stories and photos of our two grandchildren, who share our lives through what I like to call Wild Rumpus Daycare for Grandkids Only. I didn’t seek followers at first, and I didn’t visit other blogs.

Then one day I wrote something for myself, about myself. It drew no comments, but I liked having it out there. After a lifetime of writing for others—magazine stories, brochures, speeches, ads, even three books—I liked writing my own thoughts in my own voice. I also discovered that I love reading and commenting on other people’s ideas. Who knew this would be so much fun?

ViolaMae, 2

Augie, 3 1/2

Transitions figure into a lot of my writing. For example: the amazing and wonderful growth of children, my learning to appreciate life “in the moment” instead of always looking forward, my easing toward retirement, and my sudden transition, 25 years ago, from single to married. I'm learning things about myself from the writing process, and from the comments others make.

Here are a few sample posts.

Where I am in life: Living well in 2010

A few “claims to fame”: I beat Bob Dylan in a talent contest

How I met my husband (a series): The meeting

About kids: But do they wear pantyhose?

I hope you'll find something to enjoy here, and that you'll choose to join the conversation! And if you haven't been to WOW, be sure to check it out; you'll find lots to like!