Oh my mother!

This is going to be a small post. Because the goddess I am writing about today is my mother. If I tried to say everything wonderful about her, I don't think I'd get my errands done today. And if anyone knows how important weekend errands are, it's her.

When I was a little kid, I really really wanted to play the flute. But my mother wasn't so into it. She told me I should play the violin. I like to say she forced me. And it did take a little kvetching and hemming and hawing to get me really into it. But of course, over the years, my fiddle became part of my soul and part of our family. And it wouldn't have if it wasn't for her.

And I wouldn't have a great Russian Yiddish accent that puts my mom in laughters stiches when I really get going. And I wouldn't have silly skinny legs or a deep love for Neil Young songs and reading astrology.

If we were together today we would go on a walk, sing some folk songs, cook a bunch of yummy organic stuff, argue, laugh, drink wine, and sing some more.

She is super cool. And I love her.

Happy Mothers Day to all the goddesses.

To bike is to Be

Well I finally got up my nerve and began commuting to work on my bike, Ruby! I have to admit that I was nervous, being that Chicago streets are not a piece of cake to navigate, but I am determined and I LOVE to bike, so there really was no choice. And now that the weather has turned and we are having 80 degree afternoons I figured there was really no excuse. So Monday morning I suited up. Pink skirt check, helmet check, tuned up Ruby check, and a smile. Check! I made it to the Loop in about 45 minutes from my door, about the same as taking the train, and much more fun. Coming home is even faster because I can book it and be part of the giant bike gang that is The Commuters. Mostly men, mostly in spandex, and mostly faster. But not all. Today I had a blast racing alongside the boys, making my passes, and proving that one can most definitely kick butt in a skirt. My new lovely Goddess Chicago friend Dottie, who writes part of an equally lovely biking blog, knows this too, and was my inspiration to keep up my sassy style while on my sassy bike.

I am so happy that I made the leap.
Be safe, and enjoy the road!