hallelujah, i'm home

lake shadow from a speedboat (never summer mountains in the backdrop) and lake shadow from shadowcliff resort

the weekend has come to a close. i certainly feel as if i have gotten away. that in itself is a miracle and a blessing. unusual thing though, i found that i still hold back a little from letting go. i needed some alone time and took advantage of it. i love the sound of the river as it winds down the mountain to spill out into shadow lake. it is the sound of white noise and that provided the backdrop for most of the weekend.

i solidified an idea for a new support group to implement as well. in conversations with several men at the retreat, i realize that this particular need is real and creates a huge hole in our service continuum. more details to follow.

i am sure that i have mentioned that i also do some catering work on the side to supplement the social service income that i earn. i got home to realize that a party that i worked for a caterer the previous weekend did not include a gratuity and it stung a bit. the chef had run out of food and did a poor job of taking responsibility for her blunder. and i am not sure if we didn't get tipped or if she just didn't forward such. and now i have to ask. yuk!