The Yep List

Well now, if I'm going to have a Nope List, why not a Yep List? 

This one seems easier. 

The 2025 Yep List

The Coronas. That's a no-brainer. Even though the 837 daily group texts can be tedious, the women continue to make me smile. 

Writing. Another no-brainer, and what I do during 90 percent of my week. 

Sewing. What I do when I have writer's block. 

Gardening. I see a pattern here: creative pursuits.

Yoga. I really should write a post on Texarkana yoga.  

Master Gardening. This is a sanctioned activity that requires a bit of scheduling. There are educational classes and volunteer opportunities. However those activities do not have to include the Community Garden Coalition or working with children.  

Some One-On-One Social Activities. What comes to mind: Once a month lunches with Joy and Leah. Once a month teas with Val. Once a month breakfasts with Suzy. 

The Thursday Lunch Bunch. Mainly, this is all Church of Christ ladies and me, their adopted whateverIam. There can be anywhere from six to twenty of us. I go a couple times a month and I've never been disappointed. 

Book Club Number Three. The women are fabulous. The discussion is lively. 

The Golden Quill Writer's Group. We just started this and it is taking off! Texarkana (and the surrounding area) needed a writer's group. I'm an officer until next year--at which point I happily give up my office to someone more worthy.  

One Writing Critique Group. (this is not the Golden Quills) I recognize I need this in my life because writing is a lonely pursuit and regular feedback is important. I had two critique groups at one time. Of those  people, I'm willing to keep one of those writers. In a perfect world, she and I start a completely new writing critique group. I should also add, even though the Golden Quill Writer's group has writers, that doesn't mean they have folks I want as part of my critique group. If one is writing about dragons, they don't want to read romance. If one is writing a mystery, a writer with a burning interest in Texas history probably doesn't want to critique a who-done-it. So, this takes a bit of finessing.