Thank you, @marajah. Yes, each year together feels like a gift. Thank you for stopping by!

You've got this! And I'm so happy to see that you have something motivating you to continue. We are all cheering you on, @itsostylish!

This is so beautiful that it makes me cry, @samsmith1971. What a journey you were on in those days, as you worked so hard to become parents. And how amazing that you had that trip to reflect, rejuvenate

Thank you, @hellsveiah. I'm glad I'm not the only one!

You two are very funny, @fashtioluwa and @iskawrites. This conversation put a smile on my face!

Have a wonderful birthday, @elizabethbit! Are you a Scorpio? Me too — November 3. And it's hilarious because I like to keep things low-key for my birthday, and yet it ends up being a month-long event.

Ha! She evidently reads your blog and you can’t get away with anything! But thank you for the heads up!

Oh yes, the Edmund Fitzgerald! I too remember a time before it was a legendary song. I love lore, music and stories about the Great Lakes (and in fact I’m considering writing a short story collection based

What a fun and different story, @seki1. I liked how the main character was constantly carrying on a conversation with his inner "Eddie." But oh... bummer! I thought he was going to solve it and

It sounds like it will be a great event, @shanibeer. Good luck! I would totally join you if it was closer to home!

What a lovely story, @iskawrites. I love how you use the unique point-of-view of the photo album to tell it. I sensed that it would see things that weren't very happy, but I was worried it was the child,

No shows — how annoying! I love cat antics. They are very clear when they want attention!

Ha ha — they look quite contented! Did they run around crazy after nipping on the catnip? Yes the shorter days make exercise a challenge! Sounds like you have a good tool for gauging how much time you

Very nice! You’ve captured a look of contemplation. I love how your ink drawings bring so much life to the subject.

Wow, take care! Glad you won’t get the full brunt of it. Winter seems to be coming early this year. We got our first snow the night before Halloween! I’m a big advocate of indoor aerobics.

Ah!! That's so helpful. The extra details made all the difference, @wrestlingdesires. Ms. Linnes must have been an interesting patient! The thing I love about this story is that the plumber doesn't actually

How great to see you back in The Ink Well, @wrestlingdesires. We've missed you! Okay, I read this story a couple of times, and I have to admit I am stumped. I cannot figure out what is happening here.

That’s so great that they want to display some of your photos, @tattoodjay. “The Ghost” &mdash ha ha. Photographers are some of the least photographed people on the planet, I believe. I too think about

Yes it really is a gift that keeps on giving. And it’s so low-impact when it comes to the environment!

I think it’s so cool that you surf!