It was a very good year….
An essay about aging
and my thoughts on midlife crisis in the Washington Post
A submission a day and a novel in a month
Conference fun
Retreat dinners and fellowship
Readings
Activism
Mindfulness
And my most beloved sprint friends.
2017 was also a sad year…
I lost my friend Josh, who was funny and smart and a rascal, and who helped me research all things Delaware. 
I said goodbye to my father and wrote a tribute to him.
What will 2018 bring? We’ll have to see, and I hope we’ll share it together, either in person or virtually.
Happy New Year, my friends! May the next year bring only good things.
Ramona DeFelice Long 
So many congratulations, Ramona! I’m happy that I could share a few of those experiences with you. And I echo your wish for next year.
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You could be in several of those photos, Edith! I hope for the same in 2018.
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Happy new year, Ramona! May you write abundantly and joyfully in 2018
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Thank you, Demi, and the same to you. Best wishes for a great 2018.
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Hoping 2018 is an even better year … and that some of the 2017 things come to fruition with awards and publishing …Happy New Year
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Happy New Year to you, too, Debra!
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I agree. 2017 had many highs and lows for me too. Happy New Year! Best of luck with your writing in 2018.
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Ramona, congratulations on your 2017 accomplishments. Sorry for your losses and especially best of luck in 2018.
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Glad you had a good year, and I hope 2018 is even better.
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Thanks, Ramona. And ditto regards to you for 2018–and beyond.
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