I just saw Lauren Winner! Oh …my … gosh. She was amazing. I am a big fan. I haven't read "Real Sex" but I read "Girl Meets God" and "Mudhouse Sabbath" and I highly recommend both of them. Unfortunately for her there was a very small group but I get the feeling that kind of thing doesn’t really matter to her. She didn’t even bring any books to sell. Don’t tell her publisher!

I was such a nerd and sat in the front row and scribbled down just about every word out of her mouth. I can’t wait to transcribe the notes and savor the words she used. I really could have used a dictionary as she spoke. She has her PhD and she teaches at Duke for heaven’s sake. Looking back at our brief conversation, I am surprised I got anything intelligent out of my mouth at all, comparatively speaking that is.

Her talk was motivating in more than one aspect. If writing is ever going to become something more than a flirtation for me, I need to get busy. I may never hold a PhD or teach at a major university but I do hang pretty tight with our God. At least I have that in common with Ms. Winner.


Caroline

I tried really hard not to cry. I failed. At least I was on the other side of the track and most of the other walkers were strides ahead so only one person saw my tears.

I will just come right out and say that I hate this. I am totally bearing the consequences for being out of shape for 25 years. Walking program. CPAP machine at night. Creaking knees.

I am not a finisher. I already want to quit. But I have until the first weekend in May to get in shape to walk the local marathon. I'll keep you posted.

I am so discouraged I don't even want to write anymore today.

Caroline

p.s. Emma is doing the walking thing too, only she is in way better shape than I am.