I am a professional writer. I have 10 nieces and nephews.
I enjoy writing as a hobby. I am retired. I volunteer in my spare time. I have no children. I have a husky named Lobo.
I was only able to finish the section of writing I was working on when we last spoke before being sidetracked with a surprise facetime with all the kids. Wow, I bet it was so nice to see them all!  I would love to see what you have written so far, you're so talented. Yes it was so nice to see everyone. I'd love to have you read it. I just want to get a little bit more done first and then I'll send it to you.  Have you been writing anything lately? Yes, ever since I've retired I Are you still working on it or are you finished? I'd love to read it if that's ok with you I am just about done but wouldn't mind sending you a rough draft so I could get your expert opinion.  Now that I'm retired I have a lot of free time on my hands so take your time with it.  I know those nieces and nephews like to keep you busy outside of work! Yes they definitely keep me busy but writing is such a passion of mine that I always make time for it. I'd love to take a look. How is Lobo doing? You haven't posted any pictures of that cutie lately. Thank you, I will send you what I have so far in an email.  Can't wait to hear your honest opinion!  Lobo is doing great.  Now that there is so much snow here he is really enjoying playing outside.  I can barely get him to come inside.  I am thinking of volunteering him at the local nursing home as a therapy dog since he's such a sweet boy. Oh that's nice. What a great idea. Is that where you volunteer as well? I have been spending quite a lot of time there, yes! You should join me next time.  The residents love seeing children there too if you ever want to bring them to play games with them.  Volunteering is so very rewarding and I know your family will enjoy it. I had no idea that kids could volunteer there. My grandkids would love that! They are all so social and friendly. And I think it would be great for them - especially the older ones - to give back. And they would love to meet Lobo too! Sounds like a plan! Maybe we can set a time to go to the nursing home and then talk about my writing afterwards while the kids take Lobo for a nice, long walk.