From time to time, I go on a fast. It is not about food, it is about the soul. I avoid things that are in the world like TV, the local newspaper, etc. It is like going off into a mountain to pray for a time. I read Scripture, Inspiring books, and listen to gospel music and sermons. It is very hard to begin this...... very hard..... It takes every bit of self control to get it started because, Frankly, I really enjoy watching old movies. Today, for instance, I saw one from the 1940's and I just love the way ladies dressed like ladies and acted like them. And the men wore nice clothes and acted like gentleman. But I am going to (sigh) give that all up...... (smiles).... and take some time away to focus on my spiritual well-being. I am going to have some of the children do it with me. But it is hard for them, without some kind of reward. I am quite sure I will think of something! The fact is, I have many writing commitments coming up and I just can't seem to get to them. So this is my motivation. I have to take some time off from real life and just get away to some degree. I can't wait!! It starts tomorrow morning and I will do it for forty days. It will be over on November 1st. This will be hard. I'll keep you posted!!