A new notebook 

As I embark on a new adventure 

A new beginning 

A new phase in my life

Venturing south

Seeking the sun

Looking for community 

Looking for camaraderie

As my children begin to fly away

It’s time for me to look around

Assess things

And start new ventures as well

There is sadness in loss

But joy in new possibilities 

It’s time to give in a different way

To be of service in a different way

I see the open road in front of me

And I’m ready to embark on this journey

October 2nd, 2018