Wandering Along the Path: Right Speech

It did rain today, not enough, not much, but still.  The earth here is so parched every drop helps.  I signed up for a retreat this weekend.  It's within walking distance and seemed like an opportunity that should not be passed up.  I realize I would like to do more and different retreats this year.  Nothing fancy or far away, but just maybe hearing different voices.  My Buddhist swim buddy listens online, and although I do it occasionally, I don't have a study group like she does anymore, and I'm missing the group.  I left for sound healthy reasons, but there may be other things to try.  I also could go back to my teacher's temple more often.  It seems like I'm making a new year's resolution as I write this.  And not a bad one at that.