There are times when it would be easier to say, “No.” Not do the thing that makes you nervous.
But you can step in to growth or stay in safety.
In truth, crowds aren’t too terribly bad for my temperament. However, I’m more intimidated since my short term ride has come into my life. (This isn’t the place for it but as a white dude I have learned how much representation matters.)
Be courageous, you may find it suits you. Be bold and try. The caveat is you have to be doing all the things to be ready when that opportunity arrives.
As a young man, I jumped many times and it didn’t always work the way I wanted but I’ve been better for it everytime.
As I said, I’m more reticient because of the wheelchair. Do other people care? Probably not. None of them know me either way. It’s my ego. And I’m learning to be better. I have learned much.
Saturday, March 22, 2025 I read at a meeting of Noir at the Bar, an occasional reading series.
Such a fun event. Great writers. Attentive Audience. Talented Emcee. Sharing a stage with terrific writers such as organizer Eric Beetner as well as Adam Sikes, Caitlin Rother, Sean Jacques, DC Frost and John McMahon was an absolute blast.
I even had laughs where they should be and a positive response to the excerpt I chose from Bumped Off.
Wins all around.
It was a vibe.
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