Well, I’m a sucker for an award! Honestly. I am very grateful that anyone wants to read what I have to say, much less award me with anything.
Okay please humor me and play along.
1. Thank the blogger who nominated you.
Thank you, http://forcingmyselfhappy.com/ I just recently started to follow her journey to a happier self and I have to say you’re not only brave but very sweet and interesting. I’m rooting for you!
2. Share seven things about you. See list below if you are in need of a sedative. : )
3. Nominate other bloggers you think deserve the award and post on their blog to let them know they’ve been nominated.
7 Things about Me (you’ve been warned)
- I talk about them all of the time, but the most important thing about me is that I am the mother of four children ranging in age from 28-16. Everyone is about to move up an age which clearly meant I desperately needed to get a winter hobby in my childbearing years. I adore them all.
- I am a pescaterian (vegetarian who occasionally indulges in fish) and a vegan wannabee. I’ve eliminated almost all meat and diary since April. Oh, and wine is made of grapes and vodka from potatoes for those you who wondered. : )
- My second biggest fear is getting sick. Not just a flu, but incapacitated and reliant on others. I’m fine being there for others and have done it many times, but I am terribly afraid of ever being on the receiving end.
- What is my biggest fear, you ask? The inability to correctly punctuate even though I was an English teacher? Noooooo. It’s that something will happen to one of my kids. Whenever I would hear sirens my heart did a double beat until my youngest finally said, “for crying out loud Mom, they don’t put the sirens on to tell you bad news.” He is so much smarter than I am, although now I just shake when I see any emergency vehicle.
- I will turn 50 on December 10. I’ve tried to get it declared a national holiday but so far no luck except for one friend who agrees, or thinks I’m nuts and pretends to agree. I really never considered making it to 50, so I am incredibly pleased. I’m planning on redefining middle age and also living well past 100. The child with the worst record of being consistently nice gets “Depends” duty eventually. It’s my oldest son right now. He is praying for my continued continence.
- I just quit my job, started a new business and a nonprofit. When I tell people this they smile and say, “*That’s wonderful.” I suspect they also think I’m nuts, but that’s’ what they say about most people that live extraordinary lives. I’m so full of surprises I usually don’t know what I’m going to do until it’s done. Sometimes it’s great and sometimes it’s a hellish disaster. It’s been quite a ride.
- I always like to be learning something new. I just learned how to make pasta and made it with my son this week. That gave me more joy than I can possibly explain.
I have been very fortunate to not only spew my thoughts on to these pages almost daily, but also have some of you like them. Thank you all for reading and bless you all for taking the time to comment.
Magnolia Beginnings 
Congratulations!!! And yum homemade pasta!!
Don’t you love the “that’s wonderful” comment? I totally get the need to leave behind a conventional job and move into something aligned with your passion and sense of learning and growth. Rock on, Magnolia!
Yes, absolutely. I’ve never been able to handle conventional for very long and the feeling was always mutual!
Congrats! 🙂
Thank you!
Congratulations. And kudos to you for doing all that’s required when you recieve an award. I never do because I’m lazy or overwhelmed or…you pick. 😉
Ahh yes but I’m lazy and overwhelmed and avoiding the things that need to be done by doing all the requirements of the award! Thanks!
hahaha…somehow I feel better now – thanks!
Hated to admit it, but it’s true. You should see the pile of papers surrounding me. I know what I’ll do…write another post. : )
LOL I love the way you think!!!
I think that was about the best seven things I’ve read in a while. And congrats! Sharon
You are so kind. Thank you.
Just “met” you through “lifein the dash lane” (early) I feel i will enjoy your thoughts. Home made pasta is the best.. A new follower from Alabama…
Thank you so much and welcome. So happy to meet you.
Congrats, Maureen, and it *is* truly wonderful that you’re living your dream and exploring your passions. It takes courage and that you’ve clearly got in spades…. 🙂 Look forward to many more “Magnolia Beginnings.” 🙂 Lori
Thank you, your words are very much appreciated. Counting down to October!
Thank you so very much ~ I’m so hoonored! I love your blog as well ~ and I am so excited to hear about your new venture and non-profit! Good for you!
I’ll be raising a glass to you on 12/10 for your special day! Fabulous and 50 should be a holiday!
I really need to start a petition! ha! Thanks
No petition needed…you simply declare it and your family will follow suit! 🙂
I just officially declared it and was laughed at!
Kudos WWW sister! I love your responses to the 7 things. All of them. But I’d like to express a certain appreciation for one in particular. Turning 50. Can you give me a YEE HAW? Yes, you can, and sister, I will hold you to it. The year I turned 50 had NOTHING to do with the number…absofuckinglutely NOTHING to do with it. It may be coincidental, but that was the year I found my “FIERCE”…and I’m telling you…if you haven’t found it yet, you are not looking for it. Be prepared, 50 and 5ierce is WONDERFUL. Welcome to the club and YAY YOU!
I totally understand. I am so excited for 50 and belonging to this club of fantastic over 50 women. I wouldn’t go backwards for anything and am proud of my age. I have no idea why anyone struggles with this.
Absolutely. It’s like a whole new beginning, everything does looks different from here. I’m glad, but not surprised, you feel this way. Here’s to the 2nd half!
I may need to bring two bottles of champagne!
Hey Mo…why stop at two? lol
Oh that’s true, everyone else might want some too. Silly me : )
HAHA…well maybe one glass for them!
Wow, what a great post, and what an awesome list!! You are funny, AND busy. Even a non-profit? How exciting. And I love the taste of homemade pasta but haven’t made it yet. Good on you!
Thank you so much.
You have to try making pasta. I took a cooking class in Florence and was shocked to see how easy it is to make. Now I can’t eat dry pasta!