Trudy Van Buskirk

We exclusively publish memoirs: The creative stories unpacked from the nostalgic hope chests of our lives. Mom was not a risk taker, or so I thought, so why am I? Press enter or click to view image in full size A relaxed smile spread across my face. I had booked a trip to England with Mom. A wave of contentment washed over me. A whole two weeks together — couldn’t be too difficult, right? After all, I was 40 and had spent the last decade delving into personal development courses. Nope.

People say no all the time. No. I’m not free for coffee. No. I don’t want another cup of tea. No. I can’t go with you to the Art Gallery. Do you take it personally? Not usually. A reason for this often comes with the no but if it doesn’t, ask why. There are many signs around — some say no parking; some say no walking on the grass; some say Stop. Do you take them personally? Why not? There are many rules in our society — you must wear seat belts in a car; no parking here; no smoking.

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