Again, awake, 6:00 a.m. Get busy, before rising. Close out my How pictures heal course online. Ah, endings. It’s hard to say goodbye. And my day begins and ends with goodbyes. A goodbye frame. Of course, my morning walk, eating a bagel as I cross the campus, smelling the sea. I walk some back roads and end at my beach place across the rocks. Oh how can it be colder still, this water!! It’s frigid. Stops my breath, numbs my knees. I don’t stay in long. Mostly because I feel all that will and must be done today: the Play Lab Showcase must get on its feet by 6:30 p.m. I’m confident, excited, and also delighted to see my daughter Franci arrive, just on time, at lunch, to act in the play festival. I know she’ll arrive prepared and I can count on her. It’s a thrill to have her here. And the day hurries along. I am proud of the show, the writers, actors. Showing up, taking a risk, bringing talent and zest. In a few short days we have bonded, collaborated. The readings go off very well. I’m so grateful to have had the chance to be here in person, to be among so many talented writers. Sisters. After the party tonight, walking back to my dorm, I am happy. And sad. It’s a wrap. And it has been special and fun. I’ve grown close to new friends and closer to old ones. I will be happy, tomorrow, to be home again. Tonight, I’m sad to be leaving.