Category Archives: random thoughts

Five Minute Friday: Here

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Kelly K @ Dances with Chaos

Here the morning is perfect: bright sun, cool air, the barest hint of breeze on my skin as I walk outside. I savor it, knowing mornings like this will vanish for six months of summer. I want to pull out … Continue reading →

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Posted in random thoughts | Tagged congestion, family, five minute friday, life, morning, quiet, to do list | 10 Comments

The Only Way to Guarantee Failure is to Never Try

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Kelly K @ Dances with Chaos

I cannot see. The world around me is a blur, flashing by at high speed—my glasses (and contacts) left miles behind. Or I’m in the time-traveling phone booth from Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure, unsure of where I am at … Continue reading →

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Posted in Dances with Chaos, random thoughts | Tagged can't win if you don't try, fear of failure, leap of faith, life, parenting, traveling with kids, writing | 19 Comments

When Justified Impatient Stubbornness Condones Shopping

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Kelly K @ Dances with Chaos

I have been known to be slightly stubborn. My mother and husband are collapsing with laughter over the understatement. So when I decided I wanted the ability to bike as a family, there was pretty much no stopping me. A … Continue reading →