Last Sunday Reggie and I take a drive across the desert.
The Blythe-Midland Road, southeastern California
“Ya’ know, Reg? There’s something about the open road that soothes my soul, makes me happy.”
It’s true.
I don’t know if it’s the freedom of sailing across open expanse of desert or simply the act of going. Going, moving on, not being stuck, leaving for something better. Or maybe it’s an echo from childhood.
Brittlebush in bloom!
Remember Sunday drives?
I recall Dad saying, “Let’s go for a drive!” and Mother chiming in, “Where shall we go? I know! How about we drive over to . . . . .” and then we’d all pile into the station wagon, parents in front, the sisters and me in the back. Soon a song would be chosen and there we’d go, rolling through the New York countryside, singing our hearts out.
Well, everyone but me. I’m happiest listening while looking out the window as the world passes by.
Those were good times . . . . when we were heading down the road together.
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The refrigerator arrived!
Wednesday, January 25
I make my weekly visit to Valley Palms RV Supplies in Blythe.
“There it is!” the woman behind the counter proclaims, pointing at a plastic-wrapped refrigerator hulking in the corner.
Ah, at last, the long-awaited fridge! Sing Hallelujah! I was beginning to think it didn’t exist.
“How about you come in on Friday?” she suggests, looking at her schedule board. “The day after tomorrow.”
I surprise her by saying no, that’s too soon.
“I haven’t been sleeping well lately. I may be coming down with something and I don’t know if I’ll be able to haul the trailer over here on Friday.”
She looks at the board again and we decide on Tuesday, January 31st, for the installation of the refrigerator and also for the check-and-any-necessary-repair of the propane line and heater.
Thursday, January 26
After two days and two nights of monitoring this blog for negative comments and losing sleep over it (the downside of blogging from the heart), I wake refreshed and feeling much better. Nothing like a good night’s rest!
I’m still glad I postponed the appointment. I’ll take it easy through the weekend to make sure I’m okay.
Not to make a big deal out of this . . .
It’s especially important as a solo full-timer to read even the slightest of body signals. If I become sick, who takes care of me and who takes care of Reggie Man? Chores still need to be done — obtaining water, propane, gas, and groceries, dumping tanks, taking walks, and so forth.
Fortunately Reg and I are at Midland Long Term Visitor Area, which means no pressure of a 14-day limit on staying here.
Before starting this post Reggie and I went for a walk. I feel pretty good. Reading the lively, friendly conversations among blogorinos, as well as the sweet notes of appreciation for my blog, worked wonders on my mood and well-being. Thank you.
The road atlases are out!
Perusing my California and Arizona Benchmark atlases is another cure for whatever ails me. I’m thinking about moving camp soon after the new refrigerator is in place and I have it well stocked with goodies, like, say, rotisserie chicken. It’s been a long time, baby!
I look forward to heading down the road again, rumbling across the desert with little Reggie by my side, powered by the happy voices of long ago and by the promise of songs yet unsung.
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“Song of the Heart” (excerpt of lyrics by Prince Rogers Nelson)
“Oh, I don’t care what the people say
This is my life
I just got to like that okay (okay?)
They can go fly their momma’s kite
Hooray!
We can be together if we all do our part
I’ll let you if you let me sing the song of my heart
We can be together if we all do our part
I’ll let you if you let me sing the song of my heart.”
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Thanks to those who offered suggestions as to the identity of the yellow flower in the previous post and shown above. Follow this link to see more photos and information: Yellow Trumpet Bush
