Greetings, John!

I find your story mesmerizing and evocative, Old Friend. I suspect you recall that I have a rather romantic bent?

Sadly, life's rugged road seems to ensure I'm rarely on Hive these days; nonetheless, our King Jesus keeps whispering in my ear, "Write more," so I'm trying...

How are you doing? How's dear Country Girl? Please hug her for me.

I'm glad to see you keep filling the blockchain with your prose; as you also know, I wish you'd again dip your quill in poet's ink as you used to, because I find your poems inspiring and instructive.

Over the years I have often wished for the opportunity to "drop by" and take you to dinner. Sadly, the last time I was in New England (almost four years ago!), we were in the midst of the fraudulently oppressive covid debacle, and it was impossible for my bride and I to drive across the border... Next time, God willing!

John, I wish you the greatest of blessings, in good measure and overflowing. Even as your comments and encouragement have blessed me in bygone days (and continue to encourage me when I re-read them!), I've prayed blessings today for you and your sweet bride, as well as the rest of your family.

Cheers,
Your Old Friend,

- @creatr