Today we had rain, winds and floods in between storms Isha and Jocelyn to contend with on our journeys. This meant that our numbers were unusually small with just seven brave souls attending.
Hilary was Chair today and thanked everyone for attending. A reminder from John that it was almost time to exchange short stories with Greenock Writers for adjudication. Stories are to be approximately 2000 words in any genre, and he would indicate the date soon.
Today’s homework was to write a letter to your sixteen-year-old self. The group found this a challenging task. What secrets might unfold this afternoon?
The letters were all very different in style and content. We had one member who moved from California to Scotland as a sixteen-year-old and of course she had all sorts of advice on how to deal with Scotland, its weather, quirks and traditions. A humorous and reflective tale, well told.
Several other letters gave advice on handling relationships, personal traits and values which should be fostered and encouraged. They all inspired their sixteen-year-old self to live life in all its aspects well, not being afraid to take opportunities, have faith that their careers will work and believe in themselves. Fashion choices, as you would expect did emerge and of course the fashion choice of an exuberant sixteen year old was not what the grown up version would advise.
The group decided that although challenging it provided an opportunity for reflection and all letters were well written and heartfelt.
Due to the weather the group closed early after all letters were read.
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