Why the fertile edge?

For me, the phrase "fertile edge" represents the place where things meet and the interactions that follow that meeting. I gravitate towards these places, both physically and mentally. Physically it might be the intertidal zone, freshly tilled dirt, the horizon, or the seasons. Mentally, it is when I am mixing ideas in new ways or about to cross the threshold to trying something new. Fertile edges are where the opportunities and failures of my life take place. Lately, I have been exploring the edges of new hobbies, my "empty nest," my physical abilities/limitations, and what lies ahead professionally. Fertile edges make me feel excited, nervous, full and driven.

This blog is meant to be a journal to record the edges I am exploring, not to build a following or prove a point. But it is not a diary either. I am happy to share my wonderings with friends and family who wish to explore with me.