Spirit Magazine - May 2013 - (Page 156)

The “If” List Maya Angelou, if you could have created any work of art by another artist, what would it be? “I Hope You Dance,” a beautiful country song by Lee Ann Womack. But I’d also like to tap dance like Sammy Davis Jr. If you could cook one meal for us, what would it be? Smothered chicken, white rice, with chickenliver gravy, greens, and lemon butter. 156 SPIRIT MAY 2013 The celebrated poet’s seventh autobiographical book, Mom & Me & Mom, has just been released. If you could speak again to your mother, what would you say? “Thank you, Mother.” If you could give your 10-year-old self one piece of advice, what would it be? Learn to forgive yourself. When you do something that does not make you proud, realize this: If you knew better, you would do better. If a picture paints a thousand words, what are you doing in that picture? Writing a poem. What I really mean is, letting a poem happen. If you could be remembered for one thing, what would that be? I’d like to be remembered for my kindness. What About You? If you could wish one thing for your future, what would it be? Submit your answer at spiritmag.com/if. Our favorite responses will be published in an upcoming issue of Spirit. PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHARLES HARRIS If you could create a perfect day for yourself, what would you do? I would awake at 6 and see the light come to the sky, have coffee, and walk out into my garden and enjoy the 100-foot oaks and the roses in my yard, have some breakfast, which is an egg over medium with wheat toast, and then I’d read in my library, whatever book I laid my hands upon first. http://www.spiritmag.com/if

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Spirit Magazine - May 2013

Spirit Magazine - May 2013
Contents
Gary’s Greeting
Gary’s Greeting en Español
Star of the Month
Freedom Story
From the Editor
Your Words
Your Pictures
Media Center
Eat Drink Sleep
Break out of the martini mold
Get cozy in Colorado
The Numbers
Watch your back for ninjas
Discover a secret strength
Learn a key to longevity
Wise Guide
Think like a lady
Business
Pick up a trick from Penn Jillette
Cross time zones with confidence
The Great American Vacation
Plan your next great escape
The Summer Wins
Dear Matthew, Joshua, & Noah...
Your Adventure In Orlando
Life Adventure In Orlando
Promotional Series: Spirit of California
Promotional Series: Spirit of New Mexico
Calendar
Fun!
Make a May flower
Spotlight
Community Outreach
Route Map
Terminal Maps
Rapid Rewards Partners
Flight Service
The “If” List

Spirit Magazine - May 2013