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10 things I won’t live without

By April 13, 2012January 1st, 2025No Comments

#HAWMC Day 13 (Friday the 13th – kewl!), and I’m prompted to share 10 things I won’t live without.

Well, they say “couldn’t” and I say “won’t” – I’m much more definitive and fierce by nature, as we’ve already established.

#1: Common sense

This has saved my ass more than once.

#2: My very widespread family

These people are my … people. I grew up moving all the time, without a strong family anchor I would have been lost.

#3: Good coffee

You need to ask?

#4: Good friends

This comes after good coffee ’cause my family are the only peeps who can manage me without caffeine.

#5: Good wine

Take friends & family. Add good wine. Wonderful experiences ensue.

#6: Hot peppers

I have an incendiary palate, to go along with my incendiary tongue. Any questions?

#7: Hummingbirds

See the post from April 5 if you need to know why.

#8: Salt water

The ocean is my touchstone. I need salt water to feel fully alive.

#9: New experiences (daily, if possible)

I have an insatiable curiosity to know everything I can about the world I live in. Which explains my 20+ years in the news business, and much more.

#10: My ferocity

It’s my gift. Really. The world needs warriors who will gear up and speak truth. I like to think I’m one of them, at least when I’m operating at full power.