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An Introduction

"We're here for an instant in an eternity and all that really matters is what we do with that time." - Diane Feinstein, US Senator, California in the movie Miss Representation.

Hearing these words in the documentary Miss Representation has reminded me that there is no time like the present, there is no time to sit idly by and wait - we have to take life by the horns and make of it what we want. (Did i get enough cliches in there?!) I've been mulling a lot of things over these days - and for a while now. I have arrived here, at a new blog. I'm entering this world of personal blogging (as opposed to our family blog with blithe and pithy updates mostly to share photos of the kids) with a bit of trepidation. I'm not one to put myself out there publicly like this. So here goes.

I just finished watching the documentary Miss Representation, from where the above quote comes. It's a powerful piece. I strongly recommend you watch it - it took me three sittings to find the 90 minutes. But it is well worth the time. Is is enlightening, informative, education, enraging, and empowering - for women and for men.

Senator Feinstein's words resonated with me; the entire message of the documentary struck me to my core.

I'm busy - what mother isn't? But that is no excuse not to keep pushing forward, adding more to our plates, taking off what can't remain, and taking those leaps to try new things.

I hope you will follow along with me as I work to share my thoughts and opinions on a wide array of subjects and while I work to find my life's work (above and beyond caring for my children and family) that will make the most of every instant in this eternity.
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  1. UnknownApril 17, 2013 at 9:24 PM

    Good for you Rachel!

    The sentiment expressed by Senator Feinstein reminds me of a favorite quote from a favorite book, The Lord of the Rings:

    Frodo: I wish the ring had never come to me. I wish none of this had happened.

    Gandalf: So do all who live to see such times, but that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.

    Also wanted to say that you are indeed a most generous, giving individual. The good will to help others may be a key to success, you know, and there was an interesting article in the New York Magazine recently, entitled, "Is Giving the Secret to Getting Ahead?" http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/31/magazine/is-giving-the-secret-to-getting-ahead.html?pagewanted=all

    I look forward to reading more of your blogs. Good luck!

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