Once in a while

Fairy tales do come true, it can happen to you . . . but,

You have to be a proactive little fairy.

No hiding under mushrooms, or pretending to be asleep till Prince Charming comes by to kiss you awake.

You have to row, row, row, your own boat merrily down, or up, the stream and keep your eyes peeled, your courage up and your heart open.

You need a pinch of imagination and, most of all, you have to believe in yourself.

When other people want to help row, or teach you how to fly, get to know them. If they say, "You run like a girl." Figure out if that is an insult or a compliment. Some people are good for the long haul and some people need an overhaul.

They don't get to make all the decisions. You make some too.

If, at the end of each day, you can sit back and think about what happened and you find yourself happy after everything that occurred . . . you're on the right road.