More information than anybody could possibly ever want to know about this blogger:
Becky Green Aaronson
A few titles I hold: wife and mom, author, guest blogger, photo agency director, marathon runner, triathlete, coach, book-lover, chocolate addict, hopeless romantic, fan of fermented grapes, worshipper of quiet moments and adventure-filled days, lover of friends, family, and gatherings that bring them all together, and the grateful recipient of numerous improbable moments that have swirled into this wonderfully dizzying thing I call my life.
A few reasons I write: Because I discovered long ago that I cannot not write. That I’m compelled to dance with words in some form or another, even if I’m just scribbling down musings for myself. And like Anais Nin said, “I write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospection.” That is what this blog is all about.
A few places my writing has been published:
Magazines: Runner’s World, Adventure Cyclist Magazine, Marathon & Beyond, The Ultimate Runner, Edible Santa Barbara, Aspen Magazine, Santa Barbara Independent.
Books: Steve & i: One Photographer’s Improbable Journey with Steve Jobs
Buy this ebook:
Or click here to see the Steve & i website and learn more about this ebook!
Other sources: American Society of Media Photographers, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, guest blogs.
A few memorable things I’ve experienced in my life thus far: Venturing to
Mt. Everest Base Camp in Tibet. Running the Rome Marathon on my honeymoon. Traveling to South Africa soon after Nelson Mandela was released from prison. Completing my first Ironman Triathlon, Peddling through the Colorado Rockies on a 400-mile cycling odyssey. Ringing in the New Year in Times Square after 9/11. Raising a substantial bundle of moolah for cancer research. Teaching my young daughter how to throw like a boy and boogie board like a girl.
A few of my favorite books: To Kill a Mockingbird, The Book Thief, Peace Like a River, Little Bee, The Power of One, The Help, A Thousand Splendid Suns, Kaffir Boy, The Geography of Bliss, Middlesex, The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, The Autobiography of Henrietta Lacks, Palace Walk: The Cairo Trilogy (this is but a tiny portion of a very long list).
A few musicians I like: Beatles, Stones, U2, Bob Dylan, R.E.M., Bruce Springsteen, Train, Iggy Pop, Adele, Lady Gaga, Sheryl Crow, Norah Jones, Motown, Aretha Franklin, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Pavarotti
A few places I’ve lived: Pacific Northwest, Colorado Rockies, California Coast.
A few places I do my best thinking: Insanely early mornings at my desk when the moon and the stars light up my creative spirit and shine down on my computer and my extra-large cup of coffee. Also long runs while blasting my favorite tunes, and long luxurious writing sessions in the red chaise lounge in my back yard (eek, I can feel my chiropractor cringing right now).
A few things I wish I were better at: Being patient, not letting perfect get in the way of completed, and being able to cook an exquisite meal like I was born with a chef’s hat on my head.
A few of my favorite quotes:
“The human mind is like an umbrella. It functions best when open.” –Max Gropius
“The harder I work, the luckier I become.”
“Don’t die wondering.”
“Kindness is my only religion.”–The Dalai Lama
“Success is not the result of spontaneous combustion. You must set yourself on fire.” –Reggie Leach
“All that we are is the result of what we have thought. The mind is everything. What we think, we become.” –Buddha
“To live a creative life, we must lose our fear of being wrong.”–Joseph Chilton Pierce
“Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart.” ~William Wordsworth
A Bazillion Things That Make Me Happy and Grateful (this list probably says more about me than anything)
Contact: If you’d like to contact me regarding freelance writing projects, chocolate recommendations or my upcoming book, please feel free to email me at improbablelife(at)gmailDOTcom. My only request is that you are a real person and not a mechanical spammer on a mission to sell me knock-off Rolex watches or Viagra.
You can also follow me on Twitter@wordmuse or check me out on Facebook.
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Hi! I’ve nominated you for the Kreative Blogger award! Check out the link http://justanotherwakeupcall.wordpress.com/2012/08/27/rainbows-on-my-windscreen/
You have had an amazing life and I can see how you would have lots to write about. And what a beautiful family. So glad we got to meet and hang out today, my talented friend. Hugs…
Thanks, Jayne. We all have amazing lives in their infinite unique and varied ways. I loved meeting you today, too and hearing about your life in person! What a great afternoon. Must do it again soon.
Becky, I’m so glad I chanced on your blog. You have had a fascinating life! I share a lot of your loves: Art, photography, writing, and from what I can see, an optimism and enthusiasm for life. Great writing. I’m following your blog now.
Welcome to my blog, MJ! I’m so glad to have you along on the adventure. Sounds like we have a lot in common. I look forward to getting to know you better.
Hi Becky,
Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog. I really appreciate it! Once I saw your message, I stopped here and have now signed up to follow your blog. Sounds like you’ve had many wonderful adventures, and I look forward to reading about more. After the new year, I’ll be able to announce some exciting new adventures that will be coming up in my life, so I hope you’ll check out my blog again from time to time when you get a chance.
In the meantime, take care!
Lisa
http://www.ISoldMyPearlsToDoIt.com
Lisa,
So nice of you to swing by my blog and leave a comment, letting me know you were here. I’ll be checking back with yours as well. I like your style and your beautiful writing.
I like your blog! We share many of the same loves. So happy to meet you — albeit virtually!
Thanks, Candyce. It’s great to meet you too. I stopped by both your blogs today too, which I really liked. Looking forward to reading more of your work!
Becky, I have really been impressed with your blog and your writing and have NOMINATED YOU FOR THE LIEBSTER AWARD! Visit my blog to accept and see what it’s all about. http://samantha-stacia.blogspot.com
You deserve it!!
Thanks Samantha! I appreciate your kind words and your nomination! It’s quite an honor! I’ll head to your blog and check it out. Many thanks for your support!
You are an amazing writer Becky and I’m so interested in your blog! You go Girl! Will you be able to run again? (silly question to ask you, of course you will!!)
Great memories from our Moms in motion days on Renee’s teams.
Thank you for always being so inspirational!!!!
Leigh Cashman
Leigh, thank you for your very kind words. I’m glad you are joining me on this journey. I hope to be back out on the road running with you again soon. I’m taking small steps getting back, but eventually they’ll add up to something significant. Hope to see you again soon.
Great job
Thanks Tom!
Great job, Becky. I look forward to reading more.
Good to see you and Olivia this summer in Aspen.
Thanks for dropping in Cyndy, and thanks for your nice comments. I’m glad you’re joining the adventure. There will be a lot of references to Aspen, a place, as you know that will forever be wrapped around our hearts!