My uncle,
Don, has been an example to me of someone who takes risks in pursuit of passion. He inspires me. He is the "all-knowing Uncle Don", quite similar in that regards to The Wizard :), and at this point in my life a person I am able to reflect about and be inspired to pursue my own dreams.

I love the show
"The Next Food Network Star". Last year I talked with my family about sending in a video audition. Some people shot down the idea for some valid reasons. This season has just begun, and once again I am placing myself into the finalists challenge scenarios. What would I do if I had made it that far? I have had viable options and ideas. I'm considering this once again...
And so I put this out there: Should I seriously pursue pulling together an audition video? My "angle" would probably be Pantry Meals Without A Recipe, since that is my strong suit in the way I cook on a daily basis. Garland said last night he wouldn't be able to watch the episodes if I made it into the Top 10 (it can be quite cut-throat), but I should go for it.
I'm just a mom who has been cooking dinners for 32 years. Not a trained chef or culinary expert. What do you think?