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How often do we "wing it?"

With the May "Winging It" issue now on stands, I started thinking, How often do I really "wing it?" take a risk? throw caution to the wind? You can live your whole life following the path of least resistance. So why not step out into the unknown. This morning during a boring business meeting I started thinking 'What is the biggest risk I could take in my life right now?' (You know, just to prove I'm not turning yella in my old age.) I have no desire to jump out of a plane or ride a motorcycle, so that's out. I've already moved to a big city where I knew no one. So that's out. I flew to Kenya with a week and a half's notice. So that's out. The truth is the things that terrify me don't involve plummeting to my death or flying off a moving object at 80 mph. They are actually more traditional life choices that many people already do every day. Like get married. Have kids. Give up your freedom. Those things are what scare me a little bit. Would I risk doing them if I had the nerve? The idea of moving to the 'burbs and having cul de sacs parties also seems a bit terrifying to me. I think it's because I cling to my eccentricities a little too much. I have a fear that 'burbs people wouldn't "get" me. After all, I don't play tennis or bunko. I don't believe in "play dates" and I'm a Democrat. So I'm not exactly their cup of tea. But maybe if I gave it a try, they'd accept me. Who knows? I'm a little too scared to find out. What terrifies you? And don't say spiders. Give me some of your real stuff? After all, we're Winging It this month.