Frigid Friday

It has warmed up to a balmy 14 degrees this morning! Yikes! This is cold. I don't understand why my lake is not frozen. Perhaps it is because the wind keeps it stirred up.

I have not been doing much writing. I didn't write in this blog yesterday, nor did I work on any of my books. I have gotten discouraged and distracted. But that is OK. I plan to relax this weekend and get rejuvenated. Then I will work hard all next week, Monday through Friday. Part of the problem is a lack of physical energy. Fortunately I have an appointment with my doctor this afternoon, and I can talk to her about that.

I am not going to be too critical of myself for not writing yesterday; I did plan and execute a two-hour class on advanced reporting for my Suffolk students. I think it was a good class. That is probably productive enough for one day. I also had a nice lunch with my old friend Ann at her new shop--or factory store--at Summer House Natural Soaps. What a great place! Her blog is at: http://summerhousesoaps.wordpress.com/



Thich Nhat Hanh

Last night I visited the First Light Sangha in Orleans, which is sort of a spin-off of the Cape Sangha. It was a beautiful, calm and peaceful experience. I was pleased to see there were a total of nine people, which is a good number for a new sangha. I hope to go back there often. I went right after teaching my class.

I learned today that Thich Nhat Hanh will be offering a retreat in Thailand April 4 to 8. I really wish I could go. My friend S.T. even invited me to visit him in Singapore before or after. But I simply cannot afford it. I need to save my money to attend the retreat in New York State in August. Then, the following June, I hope to return to Plum Village for another three-week retreat.