What is the Rolling Lane Anyway?

I've decided that the Rolling Lane and what I talk about in this blog is the middle lane of life. Not (all) of my everyday concerns (that's the left lane on the highway, speeding by so fast you can barely catch them), like will be I on time for school pick-up, and when will I get to the grocery store, nor my deepest darkest secrets and fears (those are extra wide loads lumbering in the right lane, threatening to stop traffic at any moment). I like to write about things that matter to me but aren't that private. Still, for me, saying any of these things in public is huge. I have been known to be extremely reserved. That didn't work so well in the long term though, and talking/writing has been really satisfying (and no one has told me that they are horrified, so that's good). I talk about things that hint at the workings of my mind and the concerns and happenings in life that make me me.

Like my kids. Of course I love my kids. And I talk about them at some level here, but I don't share all. Who wants the whole world to know all of the worries and problems that I have? (Besides the people who go on all of those strange talk shows). For the rest of my life, I speak about what's important to me or what I'm thinking about, but not always why, or where it comes from (really now, few of you have the time or energy to read all of THAT). Some of you know who know me well probably know more of the details, but some of you may be left wondering why? But that's ok. Maybe that's a reason to read another day.

So, what will I be writing about: my kids, Derby Lite (much more to come I'm sure), and how I'm going to spend the rest of my life. I anticipate some bumpy times in the rolling lane (and you all know how much I love obstacle skating!!!!) but I'm very grateful for this space to share (and the people who read it), and for the friends who have helped me get to this place so that I can write. I love you all and I'm sorting through lots of ideas to write about.