Steve, I'll have to miss the retreat this time. I had heart surgery in July and I am still required to lay low. It's boring and tedious getting back to the place I was at before this , and as you are aware , I already had a hard time getting around. Not complaining, just sayin......I will email you a short guest column that was printed in the Medina Post yesterday. Please read it to the group. I'll miss you guys & gals!

Hello Steve...i have drafted a beautiful non fiction about a monthers unconditional love for her son. Im a first time and looking for a mentor or some to assist me. I plan to have the book in manuscript form to present to a judge within the next year. I am located in columbus ohio- do you have any suggestion of a local individual? I appreciate any assistance you would be willing to provice. Kate

HI This weekend sounds wonderful! I could use some 'time away!' I notice there is one opening. I will keep watching. Can't swing it financially right now. If there is still an opening in a week I would love to join you! I haven't written anything, but keep saying I would love to write!! Blessings, Brenda

Hi Steve! Please to *meet-up* you. :)

Hi Steve, is this a viable and active group to join? I Have several ideas and abilities, just need to find someone / group to help me discern, solidify, and move-on these interests. Thanks in advance for getting back to me, Marty

Thanks for responding. Obviously the holidays got in the way! Hope to see everyone at the next meetup!

Hello,

Question. How have you leveraged this group to grow blogs you like/admire, etc.?

Just curious. There's a ton of spammy blogs online, didn't know how your community when it came to supporting, visiting, promoting blogs you like.

Hey Steve! Sorry I missed this morning's meeting. I plan on attending future meetings this fall. See you soon!

I am still coming tomorrow but won't be there until after 8...

Hi Steve, I'm sorry it took a while for me to get back to you. Unfortunately, I'm going to have to cancel my plans to attend this retreat. I'm running into some unexpected difficulties. I hope to attend a retreat soon, and look forward to meeting you then.