Thanks, Jackie. I think it’s partly the kid thing: You learn to grab work time whenever you can, and not fritter it. But it’s also a tremendous relief to know whatever the results, it’s being caught early. And we all know so many people who are terribly surprised with advanced diagnoses. I wouldn’t say this under other circumstances, but it’s nice to feel watched.

I just wanted to add that I actually discovered this years ago, that in keeping our eyes closed our imaginations can soar. As soon as we open our eyes, we’re flooded with an overwhelming amount of visual info that begs for our attention. It was when, upon waking but still in that hypnopompic state that, if I consciously brought to mind an aspect of something I was writing that I hadn’t yet figured out, the road to solving it was wide open. I LOVE that state and take advantage of it whenever I have the luxury.

Then, of course, when I’m writing, and especially creating details in a fantasy world, I often close my eyes for this same reason—it’s much easier to focus and concentrate, only I often nod off! lol

Donna

Haha! Well I do love kids!

What a wonderful phrase — “happy I’m now aware of you.” So poetic! Thank you.

Thank you!

The bushes here in MA seem to all be the high variety….mostly taller than I am, though that’s not saying much. I’ve never experienced the sweet little low Maine variety, though I’d love to. I grew up on Blueberries For Sal, after all!

Thanks for the kind words, and yes, I love my library. Sitting there again now.

Cynthia, thanks for hosting and the intro to a writer new to me.