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Monday, August 27, 2012

Did I just say that?

Ok, y'all know I'm not religious. I have my beliefs but they are not in organized religion. So sitting on my porch swing just a swangin this morning a group of church people pull up, get out with bibles in hand and head for several houses near by. One guy headed my way and I said....."you really won't be too happy if you come here"....he just chuckled and said OK wished me a good day and turned around. Geesh, I've never been able to get rid of the bible thumpers as quickly as today. OK, I'm sure I could have been more pleasant or worded it better, but y'all know I'm missing the filter between my brain and mouth and usually say what I'm thinking. peace, love and honoring your own belief system.

Saturday, August 25, 2012

The beginning of the end

Good morning, Last night I sold my 1997 Camry. Mom bought it new and its been a very good car so far. I'm glad I'm good friends with its new owner. I was also surprisingly sad to see it go. I went to supper with the friend that bought the car and we went to a cafe that has a very good reputation and that we like to go to. But last night's meal was horrible. We both sent ours back. We'd ordered the catfish and it came in a bunch of little battered bits of fish. The last time I ordered it, the catfish was a fillet. The girl said the bits was the only way they ever sold the catfish and that they cut the filets up and battered them before cooking. (Why?????) We both disagreed that it was how they've always sold it, but asked if they couldn't just cook us 2 filets instead. So another 20 minutes later out comes the catfish. We had to ask for our "sides" which had been sitting for 20 minutes under a heat lamp. We had to ask for lemon. We had to ask for tartar sauce. We had to ask for the bread. We ate the fish but it was no where near worth the $8.99 it cost. Sorry folks, but I didn't feel the need to tip the little girl that was argumentative and had to be asked to deliver each part of our meal. Geesh. If it was the first time we had eaten there I would never go back, but I know it to be a good cafe so I'll give it another go. I just won't order the fish. Now for a couple things that have been bothering me. First, I heard second hand that someone I know made a derogatory remark about a friend and while I didn't hear it myself, knowing the person that said it, I don't doubt it happened. So, I wonder if I should mention it or just let it pass. My friend will probably find out just how the hater feels about them without my help. But, if I could steer them clear of the hater, then would I be doing my friend a favor? I'll ponder it some more. Today I thought of a question about something on the van and my first thought was to ask my friend about it. But, then, I can't always turn to him for answers (plus he's probably tired of my endless questions by now) I've decided to try and find the answer on my own. And why wouldn't I want to find the research the answer? Because I'm an Instant gratification kind of girl and find it much easier to ask someone that knows instead of taking time to find out myself. I guess you could also list me as a Lazy Instant Gratification kind of girl!!!! peace, love and letting go of the past.

Friday, August 24, 2012

Playing Catch-Up

Well, for some reason I forgot to post anything on Wednesday and Thursday even though I had been at the Library and had internet access. Bad Donna!! Let's see, Wednesday, Well, I worked on a Shawl Strip order for Mary at Sharps Indian Store and started going through some boxes of stuff to throw away or give away. My new plan is to empty the houses and list them along with a bajillion photos on Craigslist and hopefully sell them before the end of September. Thursday: The same as Wednesday plus I went to supper with my friend Jinx. Today, Friday: Well, same as Wednesday, so far. Geesh this is boring, now I know why it didn't cross my mind to post anything. It is starting to sprinkle and we have a slight chance of storms this weekend. This is very welcome news here. My lawn hasn't been mowed in 2 months because it hasn't grown because of the heat the lack of water. peace, love and rain falling in drought stricken Oklahoma

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

First Step

Good morning. I wonder if anyone actually reads this or if I'm just typing to myself. Regardless, this morning I left Bob and Malcom in Missouri and headed home. It was a painful departure because Bob and I have an especially close friendship. After playing and singing the other night around a campfire (gosh I was in heaven!) he and I sat and talked until 1 a.m. He said something to me that was like a light bulb being turned on. He asked me - why is it so important to sell the houses. My answer was because it closed a very painful chapter of my life and because I wanted to get on the road full time. Then he said...Donna, that pain and those memories will still be with you after you sell the houses. Dang - he was right! So, this morning, I'm heading home and will spend some time healing from the losses and will not make any decisions until I can think of Oklahoma without feeling lost and alone. Because I have spent the last 20 year taking care of people and making sure their grief was bearable, I have never actually grieved for myself. I've been on hold for 20 years and now, I just need to take care of me. So this slow mosey has taken a different turn. Its no longer about finding the next place to camp or visit, but about finding me. peace, love and a the enjoyment of a very rough bridge in Kansas City that made the van bounce up and down, WHEEEEE!!!.

Monday, August 20, 2012

The Good, The Bad, The Smelly

Here I sit under a very large oak tree on a piece of land owned by a couple that operates their farm as a WWOOF farm http://wwoof.org/ My friend Bob is here working in exchange for room and board for himself and Malcolm. Both are doing well and seem to like it here. I'm not sure how long this will last for them, they've been here 2 months now and the woman, Annie kind of talked to me about her need for her and her husband to decide on a date that Bob's commitment here should end. I'm really torn by this news because I know Bob would like to stay here but also because I cannot take him with me. I wonder where he will go after this. But, I'm barely able to care for myself much less them too. I've looked online and found some free campsites between here and home and may make a slow mosey that direction. Its still too warm for me to want to go home, though finances will make that a necessity very, very soon. Thank goodness Mary at Sharps Indian Store will buy any thing I take to her and she has ordered some Osage Shawl Strips and a woman's Fingerwoven belt. Plus my friend Jamie with the NoWeTa Cherokee Cultural Club asked me to teach some classes and Jo Don with the Owasso JOM program would like me to teach as well. Bob played his guitar for me, Annie and her son Chris and 2 other WWOOFers last night. He played very well and strong and I really enjoyed hearing him again. After everyone went inside, he and I sat around the campfire and talked until 1 a.m. He brought up several things that made me question my future plans. I still don't know what those plans are. I wish I did. Will someone please tell me what to do???? lol Anyway, I think I'll head out tomorrow. I'm parked in back of Annies house under the same aforementioned tree but unfortunately there is a hog farm across the road to the West. And we all know that the wind primarily blows from West to East here, so the aroma of hog poop is pervasive. Last night I slept with my windows down in the van and went to sleep under my wool Indian blanket that smelled like campfire and woke up to the stench of hog. Lesson learned was to close the windows before heading off to sleep. peace, love and big ole oak trees :-)

Sunday, August 19, 2012

Back on the road again

I left Ellijay, Ga and some good friends yesterday, heading home, via the long route. I stopped in a charming little town called Bell Buckle . One little street (actually just one side of a street) full of cutsey boutiques and antique shops. Bell Buckle sure knows how to promote its self. It was about 8 miles off the highway, but you were so glad to be there you didn't mind getting off the beaten path. If you're ever near there you should stop and visit. I will be visiting with a very good friend this afternoon. One that can heal my bruised ego and hurt feelings. A friend that from the very start made our future relationship very clear. One that I can trust what he says is true. One that will always be my friend. Its gonna be so good to see him.

Friday, August 17, 2012

Sigh

I believe myself to be kind, honest, giving, loving and fair. The only way I can believe these things is to BE these things. Regardless of what life throws at me, I will not act contrary to my beliefs. Life is good. Life is not always fair. Its up to me to step up or fall down. I'll have a good meal and conversation with 3 friends this evening. I'll start my slow mosey home in the morning. Wish me good gas mileage!!!! lol peace, love and morals

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Fun Times

Spent last evening with 2 friends and a couple bottles of wine. Another friend is coming up from Marietta tomorrow night and I'll stay to visit with him as well, then start my slow mosey back towards Oklahoma on Saturday. I'm getting anxious to get on the road. I hear it calling my name..... peace, love and good friends

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

How could I have let this happen

I've been without internet for several days, and I don't feel like posting about every day, so just suffice it to say that those days were spent with good friends, good food and generally feeling good about the future. Until this morning when someone I thought might turn into a romantic relationship decided he just wants to be friends. I'm disappointed in myself for letting my guard down. I knew better. I didn't realize (remember) just how hard this would be to deal with. But, as I like to say "lesson learned". And, I'm sure this will be a lesson I'll remember for quite a while. I'll be heading home to Oklahoma soon. I'll blog along the way. peace, love and hand me the mortar and trowel, I've got a wall to build

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Is this the life I want?

Sitting in a campground in Georgia where my friend is the host. Its quiet and beautiful and she says I can stay here through August. There hasn't been a single person camping her since last weekend. Its a private campground in a gated development so you have to know someone to be able to camp here. As long as I have internet and cell phone coverage I guess its a good place to be. But what happened to my traveling/exploring ideas? I guess I'll just consider them on the back burner this month - maybe next month I'll get out and explore more. peace, love and solitude

Monday, August 6, 2012

Gimme my money!!!

I was going to go to Hickey Gap, but stopped at the Library and after checking my checking account, found that someone was using my ATM number and spending my money. But all is good - bank is returning money and reversing charges. They're issuing a new card and it should be here in a week. I'm staying at Karen's spot at Fish Trap Camp in Ellijay and she says I can stay here until the first of the month when my friend Leonard will be arriving from Texas. So, until then - I'll be chillin with my girlfriend, talking about men, and generally having a good time. peace.love and friends

Saturday, August 4, 2012

Hickey Gap

Well, I checked the weather in Oklahoma and cannot convince myself to head there just yet. Am trying to find some vanning friends to meet me for some primitive camping. I'm heading to Hickey Gap, GA and will write again when I'm back in civilization (within cell phone coverage). peace, love and cooler weather

Friday, August 3, 2012

On my way again

Hooray - the car repair place called and the van is fixed. And, the school refunded the monies paid them. And, the guy took $65 dollars off for payment with cash (still all of my paycheck plus some - grrrr) And, I'm going to head to Tumbling Creek for a night or two. I've GOT to decompress!!! I'm thinking buying a bottle of Tequila for tonight is a verrryyy good idea. peace, love and travelin on!!!

Campbell Folk School

Well, my class is over and I'm now preparing to take a couple classes this week. My van won't be ready until mid-week so I'm fortunate that people here at the Folk School have made it possible for me to stay through next week. And, thanks to my students - they made a very generous and unselfish donation to my car repair fund - I didn't whine and complain - kept my problems well concealed - they just wanted to help. I couldn't help but cry. What a loving and unselfish act. So, I've had a busy week and am now able to rest up a little. peace, love and gratitude

Thursday, August 2, 2012

New Tag Line

Good morning all I have decided to add a new tag line to my blogs. It will be the words peace, love and ........ After the word love I will list something that makes me happy, smile, or just want to share something that you might also like. so today, my tag line is peace, love and don't lose sight of the goal, even when you get a little side tracked by life

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Grrrrr

Well, my car does need the Transmission completely redone and it will cost as much as I was afraid it would. I'm not a happy camper but trying to keep a smile on my face...