- Ok this was good. - totally stayed off social media, signal chats, etc - snuck peaks at email despite my intentions and auto-responder (much to my regret, a few times) but not too much - looked at some new data, which wasn't on my to-do list but I just enjoy - got 90% done with overdue R&R
- - also stayed off signal chats & etc - went cold turkey on games; I am not good at being medium about Internet/phone games so it's better when I don't do them at all - went for a few walks, enjoyed a 16 mile bike ride to get there, didn't leave the cottage at all from Tues afternoon through Weds
- ... If anyone in/near Philly is looking for a solo retreat, I can now unreservedly recommend this even if you're a queer atheist transexual like me, or otherwise not at all Catholic. A queer Buddhist friend works there and the nuns etc I interacted with were all very nice. fscaston.org/hermitages/
- You are in a little cabin among 5 cabins with woods all around, but it's a short drive (or good bike ride) from Philly, & close to a Rita's and a grocery store and a bunch of not-especially fancy restaurants from fast food to Applebee's & a diner. But there's a complete basic kitchen in the cabin.May 9, 2025 15:29
