Humorist, Rocker, Author, Blogger, Podcaster, Singer-Songwriter, Accomplished Guitarist, Professor of English, Damien Riley
Write about a time when you didn’t take action but wish you had. What would you do differently?
I would have tried briefly to persuade my ex to not leave me. Then I’d completely detach immediately and practice self compassion.
Mitch: You ever been in love?
Curly: Once. I was driving a herd across the panhandle. Texas. Passed near this little dirt farm right about sundown. Out in the field was this young woman, working down in the dirt. Just about then she stood up to stretch her back. She was wearing a little cotton dress, and the settin’ sun was right behind her, showing the shape that God had give her.
Mitch: What happened?
Curly: I just turned around and rode away.
Mitch: Why?
Curly: I figured it wasn’t gonna get any better than that.
Mitch: But you could have been, you know…with her.
Curly: Been with lots of women.
Mitch: Yeah, but you know, she could have been the love of your life.
Curly: She is.
Describe a risk you took that you do not regret.
