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My friend Deirdre Broderick and I have been trying to get together for months.  Her last email said her schedule felt like “riding a wild boar in a blender.”

Deirdre is a composer and her lyrics have always had a certain “je ne sais quoi.”

So what to do when on the wild boar and in the blender? When life has gathered too much momentum?

Here are some ideas:

1. stay in the saddle if you can
2. perform an emergency dismount
3. make like you are at a rodeo
4. let the beast throw you

Let’s focus on #2.  An emergency dismount is when you know that things are going south fast, and instead of waiting for #4, you make a decision and do your best to land on your feet.  In my experience, this requires some foresight and courage.  My personal experience tells me that if you can’t manage #1, you will go directly to #4.  #3 is good for some momentary fun.

In any case, isn’t it always about the ride?

Any other ideas?