I have just a baby seed of an idea taking root…
I feel inspired by this little plant that sits to the right of me at my green writing desk. The desk still has colorful splotches on it from when my kiddos used to paint when they were little. I’ve never cleaned it off all that well as I think the messes we make can strangely be the most beautiful things.
Anyway, the plant… it’s this little succulent I bought about a year ago. I’ve always thought it was just one thing. It is this little short explosion with pointing things darting out in all directions like a star, but just a couple of weeks ago this crazy middle thing shot up. I can tell it’s gonna bloom or something, and I have no idea what it will be. Funny little guy, I didn’t know he had it in him.
In much the same way this little off-shoot of an idea seems to be coming at me out of nowhere, but it seems like something that might just have enough juice to bloom.
Either this summer or next, I’d like to organize a long weekend retreat for folks (probably women) who could use some slower time to create. I love the spaces I create and foster in my writing classes, and I’d like to share those with a group of gals–preferrably in nature.
That said… I need someone who’s good at hosting, and idea for a place, and some general help from the universe. To be continued… Evi, 2026.
Evi Wusk 