Hello!

Hi guys and gals,

I'm back so soon and having to admit that I didn't plant one thing in the dirt. I didn't even pull a weed. Well, there was some fence clearing on our land, which felt so much better than any workout in front of a video. Fresh air; sore muscles; the occasional thorn; birds chirping all around — you know you're alive. I needed that.

And I needed the humble pie I've eaten lately, in the form of notes from many of you, informing me that I'm not the only one in cyberspace who sometimes feels alone. Thanks. I need to spend some time learning how to get this little blog known so that more folks will dialogue about the writing life, or life in general. Maybe the blog should become more focused as well.

At any rate, I've work to do. I've decided to do it, rather than whining about being alone. I couldn't stay away from you.

I hope someone out there reads this today and realizes that he or she is also not alone. I read blogs and hardly ever respond myself. Maybe I ought to re-think that as well...

Here's a little writing prompt for today - An older gentleman finds himself on a bus, going the wrong direction, almost late for an appointment...Where is this man going? Who is he? Where is he coming from? Will he arrive on time or change plans?

Try using this situation as a timed exercise. You may be pleasantly surprised at how far you want to take it. Let it sit a bit and go back later, if you like. Feel free to send the timed part to me and let me know if you'd like it published online. You just might encourage a writer who's been stuck, to get un-stuck.

I love you people! Keep writing, keep smiling, and keep being you.

Love,
Rhonda