Just so you know. I’m not actually ready to do this. Doesn’t matter though, because I set my birthday as Launch Day. And my birthday is in about 12 hours. Not going to let myself off the hook this time.

Setting my intention for the blog has taken time. But I’ve arrived at the place where I must begin. Finally. Lost in the Cul-de-sac, or LitCds, was born years ago, around 2006 (when I lived in an actual cul-de-sac) and the blog itself went online in July 2011. I’m now on the eve of my 46th birthday. In 2018. It’s roughly a decade past time to go LIVE.

We all know what a cul-de-sac is, right? A dead end. It’s usually round and pretty, but still, it’s the end of the road. Translated directly from French, it means, “bottom of the bin.” God, that’s pretty funny, how often have I been lost in the bottom of the bin?

Dark and heavy things happen in the cul-de-sac: miscarriages, broken backs, mental illness, sexual orientation questions, financial catastrophes, cancer, drunken chaos, ambulance rides and affairs. And once I’ve climbed out of the sack, some lovely and beautiful things happen: acceptance, grace, compassion, forgiveness, understanding, joy, humor and wisdom. I don’t believe this pattern of stuck and un-stuck will be letting up any time soon.

Because…the human condition and all of that.

So, I’m no longer waiting for things to “settle down” for me to start this blog. Today is the day.

In yoga, we practice setting an intention every time we are on our mat. Typically, I just say to myself, “Be Here,” because as basic and mundane as that sounds, it’s nearly an impossibility for me. Setting expectations comfortably low is my sweet spot. And that is what I will do here at LitCds. How about, let’s just Be Here? I want to Be Here. I want you to Be Here. I want us to Be Here together, exploring and discovering. Cheers to us learning how to get un-lost.