The most likely moment for something incredible to happen to me was the moment I was most certain nothing ever would.

About the time I turned 50, I experienced the profound biological change that often accompanies women at that age. Also, I put two kids in college and lost both of my parents, so I'm no longer somebody's daughter.

I spent an awful lot of my life underestimating myself and, as a result, not exceeding my own expectations.

Twins are a high-risk pregnancy, by definition. The quieter I am, the longer I can keep them growing.

My parents had an experience of life that is as opposite to mine as you can imagine.

What I've discovered is that my kids weren't watching the 'Today' show... they watch 'Gumby' and 'Bugs Bunny!'

My tides were fluctuating, too - back and forth, back and forth - sometimes so fast they seemed to be spinning. They call this 'rapid cycling.' It's a marvel that a person can appear to be standing still when the mood tides are sloshing back and forth, sometimes sweeping in both directions at once. They call that a 'mixed state.'