I got real exciting news! I am going on my first vacation in 16 years tomorrow. I am flying to San Diego to see my sister Lisa. Or more exactly, to GET my sister Lisa. Her Multiple Sclerosis has kicked in bad enough that she is having trouble taking care of herself. We have rented her an apartment close to me and she is moving home. Me and my kids will be able to take care of her every day. She and I are driving back and on the way we are going to stop at the Grand Canyon and drive through the Painted Desert. If you were here right now I'd tell you all about the grand Canyon in wild eyed amazement; how the Hidatsa Indians say man first emerged from the canyon and that it is like the belly button of the world; and how the scientists tell us that there is a river that has been patiently carving itself through solid rock for 1.6 BILLION YEARS, half the age of the planet itself; and how if you close your eyes, yes, close your eyes, and say 'Painted Desert" ...
Oh, isn't it wonderful?
So that's my exciting news.
4 comments:
oh my how wonderful! Be sure to take plenty of water and photos.
Sounds like it will be a great vacation! Looking forward to hearing stories about it, and seeing lots of pictures. Be safe and have a great time!
That is good news,vacations are such a great way to broaden your perspective. You're right about the magic of the words painted desert. painted desert. very evocative.
Just a thought Mr. BH--having a nurse as a friend could come in handy when you get back home...
Hi Steve. (I just got back from technology hell - have a new desktop with Windows 7 and High Speed Internet will be installed June 22nd! - good-by dial-up!!)
I have just seen the first three installments of Ken Burn's National Parks series so I have an appreciation of the beauty in store for you. The video version is pretty amazing so I can imagine how awesome the live scenery must be. Wishing your sister the best. How lucky she is to have such a supportive family
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