A Day of Leisure 3/27/2023 I languished in a real bed this morning until almost 8 and allowed myself the luxury of waking up slowly while stretching my body and mind into a state of semi-consciousness before getting up to drink coffee while I sat on an angular couch the color of nougat, which basically completed my agenda for the day. Odie and The Bob followed a similar path into the new day, and together we basked in the glow of doing nothing beyond sitting with a hot cup-o-joe, on non-descript government-issued furniture, in a carbon-copy government house located on a military base in the southwestern corner of Texas. The fact that Odie and I had ridden a bicycle 1,190 miles, and The Bob had driven in patient support of our atypical adventure, to arrive in this moment in this place seemed implausible, and yet we had.
I agree totally Scott, I was at the garden the other morning pondering whether I really had another couple of years in me to be this self-inflicted conduit between the military and the community when a gentleman dropped by. Of course we were closed and I was completing one of the never-ending task but he came up and said "Hey I am a Navy Vet, what is this place?". So of course I had to give him my speech loaded down with all of my hopes and dreams and an hour later I had a new friend and a new lease on life. I have to admit he had me at "Navy" but then he went on to talk about cotton husk and military transitions. I hope that you and Gary will always be the easygoing folks that I know and love. Take care and happy trails!
We were out of town for a few days so I’ve now caught up on all your stories. While I rest at home after a 4 day trip via air travel which included car rental and hotel accommodations I am in awe and amazement of what you guys are accomplishing. What you are experiencing is so impressive and I’m so proud to know you.
I remember those very wise words from you last year, and the cool thing is; helpers are everywhere! 😎
I agree totally Scott, I was at the garden the other morning pondering whether I really had another couple of years in me to be this self-inflicted conduit between the military and the community when a gentleman dropped by. Of course we were closed and I was completing one of the never-ending task but he came up and said "Hey I am a Navy Vet, what is this place?". So of course I had to give him my speech loaded down with all of my hopes and dreams and an hour later I had a new friend and a new lease on life. I have to admit he had me at "Navy" but then he went on to talk about cotton husk and military transitions. I hope that you and Gary will always be the easygoing folks that I know and love. Take care and happy trails!
Yes indeed, there are many “angels among us in this world of turmoil” even when while we don’t look for them…..they are there!
We were out of town for a few days so I’ve now caught up on all your stories. While I rest at home after a 4 day trip via air travel which included car rental and hotel accommodations I am in awe and amazement of what you guys are accomplishing. What you are experiencing is so impressive and I’m so proud to know you.
Well said Fred.
Helpers are everywhere, but I always add, be a helper too if you can. ❤️