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“Each new day is a precious gift Live life joyfully and with gratitude … or you defeat the whole purpose of living!” ~Penny L Howe, 2013 ~Hi everyone, I won’t be on line as much and will be publishing fewer blogs for a while. All’s well, just a few things to do that will keep me busy, a few projects and setting up a new routine for a much busier schedule!
I will be visiting, as I can however, in the meantime take care of you and I’ll be back soonest.
Much love to everyone,
~ Penny
The Why About This 
Hi Penny,
I’m so behind I’m not sure if you’re back again..going through older emails..anyway, I hope you’re okay and just taking some relaxation time! Much love to you! I’ll check your recent post! 🙂
Well, heck, I couldn’t make up my mind as to which way to go, final decided to keep blogging, instead of my usual two – only one a day. I’m really quite well, Lauren, relaxation I try to incorporate every day. Some days it goes really well and other days … 🙂
I know…it’s so hard to stay away, isn’t it? I’m also on fb and my house needs dusting! Hehe! I’m about to break away to start dinner, but it’s not only fun, it’s about the connections we’ve made, too, as you have said! One day at a time! 🙂
yes! 🙂
You give so much to so many so perhaps it is time to focus on you just a bit more. 😉
Thanks LuAnn, I do spend a fair amount of time being introspective when I write these pieces. But you are correct, something to do for personal self too, very important! Thank you for caring about me dearest friend! I am better for knowing you! 🙂 xo
I feel I have known you my whole life. It may seem rather odd my saying that but you have an uncanny way of making us all feel so comfortable. Your nurturing, non-judgmental nature is a gift to us all and we are all so fortunate that you have touched our lives. I am one lucky woman indeed to have crossed your path. 🙂
Very very emotionally moved here, LuAnn, by your words! xo
Will miss your daily posts, but will be still be looking for them! Hugs to you my dear! May all be well with you! xoxo – B
Hi Barb, Hey autumn’s here, my friend! Are you ready for cooler weather? All is well, just really busy with a few things. Much love to you! xoxo
Hi Penny ,
I nearly freeked out almost as if i knew you personally and you were leaving! ….
I havent been on much but love reading every ones blogs and encouragement to each other still doing that most days….FEELS SO LIKE A FAMILY ”
take care of you catch up soon
much love lis
Hi Lisa, thank you for stopping by and making me feel good! Your are appreciated by me! xx
Enjoy your retreat time, my friend!
Much love!
🙂
Hi Steffi, just checking in here and caught your comment. Too amazing because just yesterday Jack asked me how you were doing? He had been thinking about you and while there have been delays in Jack and Emma getting their own blogs (responsibility issues, lol) They are close to beginning and you are the first person he wants to invite to follow. He obviously sent very strong mental waves across the ocean to you, my dear friend! Just wanted to pass on, the love you extending to this young man is returned in full to you! 🙂 xoxo
Hi Penny!
Thank you for checking-in!
I also found it curious to read about your retreat as I am just returning from mine. A couple of synchronicities happening , here.
Seems a lot of people are in need of a little time out, currently, to re-structure and reset and we are not the only ones. 😉
I am looking forward to visit Jack’s and Emma’s Blogs when they are launched. (And I know they will be launched at the perfect time.)
Tell Jack I am feeling honoured that he wants to invite me to follow! And that I thank him for checking-in, also, and I am doing fine. 🙂
I hope, all of you are doing well, too!
Sending much love,
Steffi
yes, indeed !!!! hurry back.
Thanks, no posting but will try to stop by if time permits! 🙂
Come back soon 🙂
As you may have noticed at your blog, I’m checking in with things, hopefully will be posting again within a week or so!
🙂
Hey Penny, We’ll be here when you return…remember to take some time for yourself to stop and smell the roses. 😀
Hi Nancy, just checking in here. Thank you, I will try to remember that. 🙂 If I make it down to Portland, I’ll let you know! xx
So – in other words – you have more flowers to smell…
I will definitely be missing you.
Hope you get all that you want to work on done.
xx 🙂 🙂 xx
Hey, checking in, I’ll be by to visit. Christina did mention about your mom’s loss, RoSy. My loving condolences and gentle thoughts to her. 🙂 xo
So thoughtful of Christina to let you know. She’s a keeper 🙂
And – THANK YOU for taking time to stop by to drop me a message. I love having you as my neighbor.
xx 🙂 🙂 xx
Yes, I think so too! 🙂 Just as a good neighbor should be, you are always near (most especially my heart), RoSy! 🙂
Oops, forgot the rest – xo! There now I feel better! 🙂 xo
Time off is the very best medicine to kick-start the next phase. Enjoy every minute. (The world stayed together while I did the same) xx
Hi Lesley, thank you. I am trying to visit a little too, while I’m not posting. Hopefully! I will do my best to enjoy, the world seems to keep going (amazing that) doesn’t it? xx
Sending good thoughts and love for all to go smoothly and happily.
Thank you Paulette. I do appreciate your good thoughts and love sent my way, dear friend!
AnElephantCant deny it
He is going to miss lovely Penny
He hopes she does what she needs
And quickly succeeds
And that her days away are not too many
ps oops, sorry, thought you had stopped hosting the Haibun Challenge already.
Bad Elephant!
Thank you. I’m not posting for awhile, but will be visiting and still judging for Ligo Haibun. Yes bad elephant! 🙂 xo
My dear Penny, I will miss your posts but priorities are priorities, so take care, happy scheduling and new routine. Sending you hugs to last to your return! 🙂 xxxxx
Hi Marina, not posting but still checking in. Thank you for your hugs. I love your hugs! Yes priorities … sigh, behind on a few things, actually working on a better system for getting things done (I hope)! Will be back in a little bit! 🙂 xoxoxo
Penny, enjoy your tasks and we’ll look forward to seeing you back! Here are some hugs to last you a while. Thanks for being here! And thansk for being You! xxooxx
Hi Ute, thank you for your loving words and hugs, very much appreciated, by me! 🙂 xoxo
Take your time.. We’ll still be here when you come back. Take care of you Penny.
Thank you, Alastair, I plan to visit a tiny little bit while not posting! 🙂 xo
Only if you have time. Make sure you take time for you.
Blessings on the changes – may all be graceful, and see you when you get back:-)
Hi Harula, I’m not posting but am trying to visit, just a little, hope your week is being good to you! 🙂