THE DEFINITION OF HARD WORK (Carolyn Yoder's Alumni Retreat)

This is me on the padded glider on the porch of my very own rustic cabin at the Carolyn Yoder Alumni Writing Retreat.

There are ten other writers here and I think some of them are actually writing! But the weather is perfect for sleeping and I worked hard to get here so I'm having a day for eating and sleeping and catching up with friends.

However, lest I get too comfy, I'm scheduled for a one-on-one critique with Carolyn very soon. And I've already seen her feedback on the pages I submitted earlier. So don't go thinking that I'm going to be chillin' all week while the world keeps turning elsewhere.

Today is just getting me rested for the hard work ahead.

By the way - This is a Highlights Founder's Workshop. They always hold delightful surprises. The highlight for me this time? Meeting Carolyn's mom. Very cool lady!

IN WHICH HUBBY SENDS ME PACKING (And I Am So Grateful!)

THANK YOU CHUCK FOR:

· Staying calm on a slightly stressful day.
· Making photocopies for me.
· Printing out my e-ticket.
· Waiting patiently for the last 100 pages of my manuscript to print so we could finally leave for the airport.
· Loading the car with my things.
· Not complaining!
· Driving me through pouring rain.
· Sending me with your blessing when you could’ve used my emotional support at home.
· Cleaning up the clutter I left behind. (As far as I’m concerned, leave it where it is!)
· Reading my work-in-progress while I'm gone. (I saved it to your desktop. The title is Committed! )

Committed?

Sounds like us.

You are committed. And I should be. And that pretty much sums up my work-in- progress!