Since the beginning of the year, I had had two vicious bouts with the flu (bad), house guests (great!), traveled to Las Vegas (more fantastic), conferred for a second tattoo (scary), and been to conferences.
Notice the one thing I haven't put in there? Yep. Actually writing.
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| This is Su. |
This past weekend, I was able to fix that.
For me, at least, the purpose of a retreat is to claim a time and space to focus
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| And this is Darla! |
on one task, surrounded by others who are following the same path. Everyone's combined efforts lift us from the everyday distractions and clears the mind.
I am blessed to know
Susan Lute and
Darla Luke.
They graciously allowed me to join them at their weekend away in Waldport, Oregon. Tucked into a small cottage, the three of us shared silence, plot difficulties, and writing strategies. I foresee asking Darla for an interview on her mapping technique! ;)
Here I did more work than I had in the previous month.
I'm refreshed, ready, and full of mojo. Thank you, Darla and Su!
Here are a few pictures.
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| Bridge over the bay |
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| Wild Strawberries, turning the sandy soil into a garden. |
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| Su's work ethic amazes me. |
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| The morning after a huge storm. |
