Leave it alone. Leave it on the page. Leave it behind. It can mean a lot of things. I have returned from an amazing writers’ camp in Sonoma County. The weather was predicted to be crisp, so I left behind summer tops and bathing suit, instead packing mid-weight layers. I’d left behind my knit cap and warm scarf, in my quest to pack light. Thankfully the sun peeked through every day to warm the chill air and my paltry casual clothes sufficed.
I joyfully reconnected with some new friends from a recent conference and soon connected with other writers, all on a similar path. How wonderful to build a community of Flamingos! Staying in touch, creating a support net for inevitable pitfalls, is a way to increase the value of time (and money) dropped along my writing path. One on one conversations left me with so many gifts: words of encouragement, smiles, thoughtful consideration of my written words. I am reminded to do the same for others, not only within the cozy quarters of camp, but out in the big, wide world. What can I leave behind when parting from family, friends and even strangers? Perhaps my departure from camp left behind something of value; a word or thought that others may return to as they continue their trek on this most arduous but delicious journey.
Exploring Up Close…
I recently went exploring with two of our granddaughters. We donned safari hats, carried tote bags with snacks and a magnifying glass tucked into one pocket. I love that our new home came with a green space across the street, something I missed in our townhome that we moved from last year. You forget how…
Quote of the Week…
“Gratitude is the healthiest of all human emotions. The more you express gratitude for what you have, the more likely you will have even more to express gratitude for.” Zig Ziglar, 1926- 2012
My Easter Basket…
Happy Easter Monday, the second day of Easter Week which is sometimes called the Octave of Easter; eight days spanning from Easter Sunday to “Bright” Sunday. In the Christian tradition, the miracle of Christ’s resurrection is the most holy of celebrations. Easter stands for rebirth and renewal, perfectly coinciding with the bright green promise of…
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