If you are committed to Peeling the Onion you really do need to have a journal to work in. Make sure you have covered this notebook with all your favourite images or create a special room of your own where you can work, using images from glossy magazines. If you are wondering where to start you can always treat yourself to the Chocolate Box. Remember that these were constructed during the early months when we learned Darryl had cancer and and as you savour each chocolate you will gain insight into what is important in your life. Shortly the box will fill with some more chocolates - a bit like the magic genie Chocolate Box. Savour!

I am back from my beach vacation - full of salt air, my feet massaged from taking a long walk along the pristine beach that is my front verandah for a fortnight. While I was in this computer free zone I wrote and covered notebooks for my close friends, inserting lovely long letters. It reminded me of childhood pleasures and helped me clarify who I am and how I want to live and write. This month in my on-line journal I will be exploring who I am as a writer. At least as I peel back the layers I am finding gold hidden within and have rediscovered how I can find joy.