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My middle son, Andrew, likes to send me random text messages. Sometimes these messages are serious like his take on he Serenity Prayer. Other times I find them quite humorous like the time he texted me, " I just started using a calendar. I'm growing up!" ( he was 22 at the time of that text)  A few months ago, he texted me, " Be the fruit loop in a world full of Cheerios." I loved that text. What a wonderful sentiment! The world needs more fruit loops.

Seriously, that's my message go for the week. Embrace what makes you different.  If you are a Trekkie nerd, own it. You happen to a flair for the retro sixties style, wear it! If you have a movie quote for every situation, let's hear it. Do you hear a different drum? March to it. I had a friend in high school tell me, that not only did she hear a different drum, she felt she was in a whole other band.  I've always admire that statement. Now there's a girl who definitely embraced her uniqueness.

And while you are at it, embrace the diversity in others. I have so many friends that are nothing like me. My world has been richly blessed by these differences. I can honestly say, I have a bunch a fruit loops for friends. I'm so glad these friends looked past what could have divided us and  let me in their lives. When I look at Facebook, it strikes me the world would be a kinder place if everyone could get past differences they see in others. So what if someone doesn't share your political views, race, faith, or taste in music. Be a friend. Just because you are a fabulous fruit loop doesn't mean everyone has to be one. There are some pretty nice Lucky Charms out there. And for the record, I happen to like Cheerios too,  😊

Thanks for stopping by and reading my ramblings,

Susan

Facing a Fear

About a month ago a friend of mine posted this question on Facebook, "What would you do if you weren't afraid?"  I pondered that question for a week, The one thing that kept coming back to me was blog.  I have given blogging thought before but fear kept me from taking that leap. Fear of what would people think of me, would anyone read it, how would I fit it in my life, and would I be any good.

I posed this Facebook question and my fears to my son, Andrew. He had words of wisdom as usual. Andrew basically said it doesn't matter what people think of me or if anyone ever reads it. I need to blog for me. What a wise young! So here I am world, with all my flaws, passions, obsessions, and thoughts. I don't know what to expect from this experience.  I do hope this will be an adventure. I'm new to this blogging thing so I'm sure I will be learning over the next few months. First order of business will be to learn how to add photos!

Thanks for stopping by,

Susan