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My plaque is centered in our living room, for visitors to see. I originally didn’t want it, but it is a major accomplishment.

My mother, despite our many differences, is proud of me. She gets wrapped up in the past, and will not change. But she at least said she’s proud.

If you’re self made and wondering why it’s so hard…

It’s because you haven’t sold your soul. I was dancing near that cliffs edge, and decided it wasn’t for me. Everything about selling myself doesn’t seem genuine in the least bit. I’m glad I avoided falling over.

We are on the eve of yet another interview, this time with The Writing Fae. I’ll be finishing the interview questions. This is the same magazine who accepted my art, Moon Child. I hope this leads to a wonderful friendship!

I am accomplished, though, because I never gave up. Not because I’m rich or famous. I put all of those things out of my mind for a while because it didn’t serve me. Even now, I need it explained – what is so great about a life without passion, authenticity and love?

Measuring my greatness for myself boggles everyone’s minds, too. Good, I was never meant to be understood.

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