Wisdom & wonder

Wisdom begins in wonder.

~Socrates

To blog or not to blog

 Have you ever thought about starting your own blog?

Why would someone want to blog?

Some reasons I've observed for blogging:
1. To establish a regular writing habit, a spot for writing practice
2. To invite critique of your work from others online
3. To process your thoughts or to chronicle a journey
4. To communicate with friends – maybe as a type of newsletter
5. To create a following, to build an audience
6. To promote a cause or a concept
7. To develop a sort of portfolio for future reference
8. To gain exposure, discover opportunities for writing

What am I missing?
What other reasons might tempt you to blog?

Cancer-free & happy

Another annual check-up has come and gone. The second try to get there was successful. No canceled flights, no delays, uneventful travel. Lovely weather. Needle pokes mostly successful. Test results all good.

It has been six and a half years since original diagnosis and four years since recurrence and treatment. Annual check-ups can stir up a bit of anxiety. Good test results bring sighs of relief.

Gratitude is a dominant feeling at times like this. It is so nice to have yet another check-up behind me.