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I'm home in Okoboji for a quick 24 hour trip.  Last night I arrived and drove the corridor to see what had changed and what had remained the same.  For some reason, I believe that Okoboji will always be "home" even though I don't have as many friends and family here as I once did.  The last three or four weeks have been emotional.  Much of it deals with the holidays, but I also need to contribute a part to questionable decisions on my part.

Last night a dear high school friend and I sat down to dinner.  She's an amazing, caring listener, but she is also realistic because she knows me.  We laughed.  I got teary eyed.  We enjoyed each others company.  I left feeling full.  This morning I woke up in her guest room looking at the frozen lake feeling thankful for home which is the water (even when frozen) and my childhood friend.  I am truly blessed to have awesome people in my life.


This morning as we drank coffee and looked at the lake, she asked about my morning plans.  I said I was going to sit at the local coffee shop, drink coffee, and listen to local gossip.  The truth is this place is peaceful and relaxing.

I started by reading my news feed, followed with emails, and finished with Facebook and Instagram.  One of my email entries talked about the resurgence of blogging which I am actually going to try in 2019... no promises.

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LH said…
I liked that link about the resurgence of blogging. Let's dust these bad boys off and get moving.

A January challenge is always good.

Not sure I want to blog about sankalpa though. What about wishes? Or favorite animals? Or Curiosities and Curios?
10:15 AM
mm said…
LH- Go to Instagram MWP Connect. They have some writing prompts for winter break that might be good for January. Write about a goal, a loss, a love, a challenge, learning, a hope, an ache, a meal, a dream...
5:43 PM
LH said…
On it.
8:17 AM
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