Santa Barbara…’twas an adventure. I was more than a little anxious about venturing out into the real world after so many months of seclusion, but to my surprise, apparently I didn’t look any different than anyone else at the conference. Somehow I thought that anyone and everyone who looked at me would KNOW. Just know…what I’d been through and then stare at the physical ravages to my body and soul.
To the contrary, actually. In fact, one of my funniest encounters was with one of the “baby agents” (as many of the more mature and seasoned writers here refer to them). Instead of critiquing my writing, he went on and on about how much he loved my hair! I finally had to stop him and let him know that it wasn’t mine, and that I was actually quite bald. “Nuff said.
I gathered many nuggets of wisdom and inspiration over the week, and I will leave the rest behind. Lots of egos and conflicting agendas that I suppose are inevitable in such a diverse, intellectual gathering. I am especially thankful and grateful for my time with Lisa, an angel and hopefully a new friend who came to give me guidance and support in this new phase of my life.
So, before I leave this ocean paradise, I am going to play tourist for the afternoon down at the pier. Sending love and light to all.
Jun. 14, 2013
Judy Richter 