It is getting chilly here at the beach but that just makes it more glorious. For just when I put on a light jacket -- that's all I need -- I smile because I know the ocean is just a few miles away!

Things have been hectic with Writers' Week just ending a the Film Festival just beginning. It is an exciting time to be living in Wilmington. I can remember years past when I would read about these events in the Observer and would longingly wish I could attend. Now I can!

I thoroughly enjoyed Writers' Week. I went to three visiting writers and attended two lecture panels. The readings were wonderful and I couldn't help but daydream a little and imagine myself up there one day as a successful author inspiring young students with my talent!!

I realize almost every day how much I love it down here. Something will happen during a day or I will see something and it will remind me how wonderful it is and how lucky I am to be here. Every day I wake up anxious to see what the day is going to bring me. It has been a long time since I have felt this way.

Welcome back old me:)