Monthly Archives: February 2020

Dear Reader: This retreat stands out for me (and all the others) for the Arctic frigid conditions that turned everything frozen…Frozen I and II. This was the year Libby gave me my sofa-size electric blanket that didn’t die until two … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: Another mid-winter retreat that stands out for me from the rest was the legend of the Pawleys Island Shell. I remember the year was 2017 and I did some research before we left looking for local historical places … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: Since this is our 10th Mid-Winter Retreat Edition…I want to remember one small incident from the past few years each day we are here…. Thought I would start with Libby’s famous Press N’Seal (from last year-March 2019) her brilliant … Continue reading →

  Dear Reader: For ten years (2010-2020) three of the Ya’s have kicked off the Ya Mid-Winter Retreat by meeting in Georgetown at the famous River Room Restaurant for lunch. Brooke picks me up from Walterboro and we head to … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: When Someone Deeply Listens to You When someone deeply listens to you it is like holding out a dented cup you’ve had since childhood and watching it fill up with cold, fresh water. When it balances on top … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: Valentines Day might be the day for love and hugs but yesterday, February 3, was my day for hope and restored strength…gifts more precious than jewels. Thank you Father for blue skies, warm temperatures, kind people, and fresh … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: Yesterday when we discussed the importance of setting a personal mission goal to interact with another human being each day…I forgot to add that by doing so…we can be transforming into miracles within ourselves… many times never knowing … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: As soon as I read the words on the coffee cup I immediately thought of Father Kavanagh from the Mitford Series. He started each day with his thoughts centered on asking God to help him make a difference … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: In spite of adverse conditions yesterday (pretty much the norm these days) I ventured out for the first time to pick up some barbecue in Ridgeville to freeze and take to Pawleys this Thursday when the Ya’s have … Continue reading →