March 3, 2011- Where’ve you been??

I ran into a friend last night.  A friend with a very full schedule of responsibilities and busy agendas.  A full time business person, - smart and involved and a  mother of two beautiful children.  We exchanged hellos and hugs and then she looks at me…

Where’ve you been? 

I don’t really know what she’s talking about and so I begin to answer her question regarding my whereabouts.  I’ve been… well, at the car wash, the carpool line, soccer practice with Jay.  You know, I’ve been tutoring a lot, went to yoga twi----

No~  where’ve you been?  I’ve looked for your  writings this week and there’s been nothing there!  Not on either blog!  I’ve been looking forward to seeing what’s going on.

I’m floored.   Humbled.    Confused.  And then I realize, but of course, what a kind comment.  She knows I like to write and so she’s asking about my interests.  I’m sure she checks my blogs here and there, but with the regularity to know I’ve not written in a few days?  Hardly.  She continues…

The last I read was the blooming tulip tree.  I liked that.   But, nothing since… and I’ve been waiting!

Wow.  And so, this morning, I clear my mind with the writings that have been cluttering it, waiting to have their turn in this odd little space of mine.  Writings on my to do list, intending to be shared but not yet given the time. 

And before I do, a thank you to my dear friend.   Thank you, for your genuine interest.  Thank you for having faith in me and for your support of what I have to say and in how I choose to say it.   You made my day.

~K