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.
Quote of the Week…
“The soul can split the sky in two and let the face of God shine through.” Edna St. Vincent Millay, 1892 – 1950 Click here to read “Shine On,” my latest Substack post.
Check out my First Novel, now posted on Substack…
For those following the menacing misfortunes of Mandy Watkins, protagonist of my first novel, THE ART COLONY, here is a handy link reference to the chapters. Thank you, readers, for sharing a passion for reading, especially fun novels that fill a bit of your day with humor mixed in with a hint of love and…
Quote of the Week…
“Think twice before you speak, because your words and influence will plant the seed of either success or failure in the mind of another.” Napoleon Hill, 1883 – 1970
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