- MIRACLES ALL AROUND -

Where to begin?  So much is happening in such a short span it is almost difficult to keep track of everything.  I think I will start with the best news ever.  A dear friend who was diagnosed with cancer last fall is now cancer free!  Recovery is continuing and I ask all of you to continue to keep her in your prayers.  I thank each and every one of you for all the prayers you offered when I asked way back then.

I also know two other people here in Morro Bay that are each in their own healing process from cancer and leukemia.  I see all these people as inspirations and being very strong and courageous souls.  I feel privileged to know them and I am so grateful they have come into my life.

About a week ago I was walking back home from the RV park and had to stop in the middle of the sidewalk and gaze at the amazing view of the ocean and harbor as the sun was shining on both.  There were wispy clouds, a glow in the air and a gentle breeze as I soaked it in for at least five minutes.  Gratitude again filled me for being here.  I am so fortunate to experience all this joy and so very often.

Since I am about to list my RV for sale I realized I would need the pink slip.  There were two boxes I had put in the closet to go through at some later time.  Well, the time came because I needed the slip.  I had to remove almost all the other items I had shoved into the closet to get to the two boxes, one of which I thought would contain the document in question.

Well, no such luck with discovering the slip, however, what I did come across was incredibly special.  I came  across all of the cards of sympathy and well wishes from friends which I received when my Mom passed in 2010.  I gently handled each one, reading the printed words and the added personal thoughts and wishes of the senders.

Each one was uplifting and well thought out.  Their words were chosen carefully and  were meant to bring peace to my heart.  They were all so special and personal and each card brought back wonderful memories of their caring and thoughtfulness.  I even received a card with personal wishes from each of the four friends at my bank.  

This was a special discovery that brought back special feelings of love and warmth and caring.  Had I not been looking for something else and thinking it was in one of those boxes, I would have missed this blessing.  Thank you to all who shared themselves with me at that time.  Thank you, Universe, for giving me the opportunity to relish in the love, warmth and caring from dear friends!


So, there I sat, with near panic setting in because the pink slip was still eluding me.  Where could I have put it?  There was only a two month period between when I purchased the motor home and when I left Auburn on my Adventure.  I have changed things around so much, it could have been just about anywhere.

There was only one thing to do.  Say a prayer to St. Anthony, the patron saint of lost items.

     "Tony, Tony, look around, 
      something is lost and must be found."

I let it go and figured it would show up eventually.  It took about fifteen minutes.  And then, I was looking in my scheduling calendar book and found myself going in the back where there is a pocket to stick things in and, low and behold, there it was, right where I had put it in August of 2012.  

I immediately thanked St. Anthony and smiled the rest of the evening.  More and more I am realizing that everything is perfect and is all taken care of when we simply trust that it is so.  I also realize that responses to my requests and wonderment are occurring much more quickly now.

I am aware that when someone comes to mind, who has been out of my thoughts for a while, there is a reason.  I will either hear from them in a short time or I will contact them only to have them say they were about to contact me.  I love life.  It is so much fun seeing how life plays out its amazing plan.

Tomorrow Kirby, the Corgi, goes home to his person.  Her surgery was successful and she is ready to have her friend home.  Chris and I had our challenges as Kirby became an escape artist by wiggling out of his splint twice.  He is in a make shift splint that hopefully will hold until tomorrow.  He is one amazing little dog with a huge presence and spirit.  He is always good to have around.

This was a near perfect weather weekend for the kite festival.  It was a great day to wash and then hang sheets out on the line.  Sun dried sheets and pillow cases are some of my favorite things.  Now, as evening approaches, the fog is rolling onshore.  The predictions are for mid seventies all week with clear skies day and night.  Did I mention that I love living here?  

To All Those Celebrating,

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday, Suzette!

Happy Birthday, Debi!

Happy Birthday Carrie!

Happy Birthday, Patty!

Happy Birthday, Nellie!

Happy Birthday, Kristi!

Happy Birthday, Janina!

"It may be

that the satisfaction I need

depends on my going away,

so that when I've gone

and come back,

I'll find it at home."

Rumi

Does this fit or what?

Enjoy your home!

- EARTH DAY -

Early morning and a glowing Morro Rock from the sun shinning through the clouds in between the rain drops.  This was such a beautiful morning several weeks ago and it is easy to keep coming back to the pictures I took that morning as I was in awe at the beautiful spectacle.  This helps me keep a good perspective as we are now having foggy mornings.  

There is little to see in the fog though it can create some very interesting views.  It is quite fun to watch the fog move in and out of the harbor area.  Sometimes it just hangs around the Rock in strange ways and other times there is a huge bank of it which can be seen out in the ocean, just waiting to make its way onshore.  

Sometimes it is dense and damp, and develops droplets of moisture on eyelashes and such and leaving one damp and wet after a walk.  And yet other times it is a little higher and the dampness fails to lower thus allowing one to be dry upon returning home from a walk.  Always a mystery.

The movies that are created sometimes use fog to lend an atmosphere of mystery.  Bad guys, scary beings, night time, graveyards and suspense many times are shrouded in fog.  So, I am all for seeing fog as a way of viewing things.  It can hide or put things out of focus, the things we may not be ready to see.  It can, as it lifts and disperses, slowly reveal a hidden item, treasure or gift.  

So, today is Earth Day.  A day to celebrate and honor the planet we live on and all its inhabitants and to remember to take good care of it as it is the only one we have.  The saying of Chief Seattle is scattered throughout the internet today:  "We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children."  

I have discovered my 4:00 in the morning wake up bird is a Mocking Bird who has a great many songs to sing.  He/she is very good and most of the songs are lovely to hear.  It is quite comical though when she/he imitates the sounds a Woodpecker makes as it pecks away on a tree.  This definitely causes me to smile.  One can definitely tell it is something other than a real Woodpecker.

I have, on many occasions, been greeted by a Hummingbird buzzing me as I open my door in the mornings.  It stops me in my tracks as the bird hovers deciding where to go.  They are amazing to watch as they dart all over the back yard, which is really my front yard.  Once I get more settled I will take pictures of my new little home.

I am currently pet sitting Kirby, the Corgi.  He is an older dog with special needs which requires picking him up to get outside to do business.  He is completely sweet and puts up  with all of my attention.  He loves laying out on the deck so he can soak in the fresh air.  He sleeps a lot yet knows everything that is going on.  He'll be here probably a week while his person recovers from surgery.  I know he will be glad to be home.

Tomorrow I am taking the motor home to the RV park so I can hook up to water and power and I can do a final clean.  Then someone is coming to look at it that afternoon.  Depending on how that turns out, I will take it to several dealers to see who will give me the fairest price.  Considering its age, it is in great condition.

I will be a bit sad to part with my home on wheels.  It has been a wonderful part of my adventure over these past almost two years.  It has provided shelter, a means for getting from one location to another, a place to fix my meals, entertain, relax and sleep.  It is far easier to drive than I would have imagined, for which I am very grateful. 

I have a few things to do on the outside today which do not need water or power to accomplish.  The sun is shining and it is predicted to be windy, so I best get to it.  I still need to keep an eye on Kirby.  So, on with the day.

Hello to my readers in Moldova!!!

To All Those Celebrating, 

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday, Jennifer!

Happy Birthday, Kelly!

Happy Birthday, Erin! 

Happy Birthday, Elida!

Happy Birthday, Katie!

Happy Birthday, Kim!

Happy Birthday, Mary!

Happy Birthday, Scott!

Happy Birthday, Danielle!

Happy Birthday, Debi!

"In every walk with nature

one receives far more

than he seeks."

John Muir

Enjoy your earth!

- COMPUTERS -

So, I have avoided being on my computer for many days, which is mostly due to my continuing process of putting my new home in order.  Each of these things takes time and I am in the "get things in order" mode at the moment, hence, the computer has taken a back seat to lots of other things to be done.  My apologies to those I have yet to respond to.  It will happen, I promise.  

I continue to take the walks to the Rock and along the Embarcadero with an occasional stop at the bakery. I still have the whole suck me in from the street with the aromas thing going on.  Though I am doing much better with my choices and avoiding most of the pastries and sweet items in the shop.  Definitely a challenge.  I am getting a stronger will with all of this.

There have been some amazing sunrises and sunsets and cloud formations during the days and nights.  The rains we had cleaned everything, including the Rock and the air and have really greened up the surrounding hills. We even had some hail one afternoon which is unusual for here,   All of Mother Nature feels happy and healthy and very much alive.  This  rather sums up how I feel being here.

I keep forgetting to mention that this area is a bird sanctuary (or maybe I did and forgot) which explains all the bird sounds and songs I hear on a continuous basis.  This morning around 4:30 I had  a wonderful specimen outside my window (open) singing its little heart out.  I continue to be unable to identify them and if Ann Marie was here she could probably identify them all in a heart beat.  There is a resident woodpecker in the neighborhood and if I close my eyes I think I am in the forests of the mountains.  Pretty cool.

I discovered a small frog attempting to stay warm in some items I had stacked outside on the deck.  He/she really wanted to stay there as I had a difficult time convincing it to leap onto some soil.  I have yet to hear it and Chris tells me they make a very loud sound for how tiny they really are.  We are hoping it she/he will find a spot here and stay.  Bird and frog sounds are a lovely way to go to sleep at night and awaken to in the mornings.

We had some rather warm days here and then some fog that arrived a few days ago.  The fog usually fades by noon and then it is sunny and warm again.  Chris helped me string a clothes line so I can again hang my sheets out to dry.  Yes, air dried sheets tonight!  She is so kind, generous and thoughtful and I will certainly share my winnings  (perhaps the pot at the end of that rainbow) with her. 

 Remember the wonderful large pile of balancing rocks created by unknown persons?  I believe it was made sometime last year when I was here.  Well, someone complained to the City that it was a safety hazard and I was there to watch the employee make short work of demolishing the amazing structure.  

What took many, many hours to construct by many, many people, took only a few minutes by one person with a crow bar to destroy.  This is how it looks today.  Sad. I guess some people feel they are not responsible for or are unable to control their actions.  So, the rest of us have had this incredible piece of art removed from our view.  Millie and I have great discussions about this issue.

And then we are graced with a lovely Great Blue Heron at the waters edge who stood very still while I did my best at capturing his/her elegance.  They appear so stately and royal and are such a joy to see.  Thank you, Universe!!!

To All Those Celebrating,

Happy Birthday!

Belated!!!

Happy Birthday, Matt!

Happy Birthday, Shea!

Happy Birthday, Ryan!

Happy Birthday, Jeannie!

Happy Birthday, Deanne

Happy Birthday, Cindi!

Upcoming!!!

Happy Birthday, Cara!

Happy Birthday, Jennifer!

Happy Birthday, Erin!

Happy Birthday, Kelly!

Happy Birthday, Mary!

Happy Birthday, Debi!

The only limits you have

are the limits you believe!

Dr, Wayne Dyer

 Enjoy you being limitless!

- APRIL SLO COAST JOURNAL ARTICLE -

How in the world did it get to be April already?  We are just now getting the much needed and appreciated rain which is keeping the hills green and hopefully adding to all of the surrounding reservoirs.  Thankfully, winter has arrived here.  Something tells me the seasons are a bit confused, or is it me!

Enjoy our Coastal Fragrance!

http://www.slocoastjournal.com/docs/roeadventure.html

- THANK YOU! -

I send a huge "Thank You" to Tim, Darlene, Millie, and Gaytrell, for storing my belongings for the past several years.  I am grateful each of you were willing to safely keep these items until I was ready to retrieve them.  And Gaytrell, thanks for continuing to hold onto what you have.

Thank you Sandy and Chris for helping me unload the van when I arrived home in Morro Bay.  It would have taken me forever and I probably would have hurt myself trying to handle some of the heavier items.  I am very grateful.

I am blessed to have each of you in my life.  I wish each of you your hearts desire.

- ALLERGIES -

My recent trip to the Sacramento area was a clear reminder of one of the reasons I love being at the central coast (Morro Bay).  This one reason is allergies.  I was feeling the itchy eyes, running nose, itchy corners of the mouth and post nasal drip in less than a day after I arrived there.  I fortunately found the specific remedy that seems to work for me on Friday and managed to make it through the pollen days and nights until I arrived back home on Sunday.

I simply must remember that Spring is the time of year when I need to avoid the valleys and foothills of California.  There are so many wonderful trees and flowers everywhere which are amazing and beautiful and they all provide ample pollen that only seems to cause me serious issues.  While driving home I used the a/c in order to be able to keep my eyes clear and keep from having to blow my nose every two minutes.

I enjoy driving Hwy 101 between Morro Bay and the turn off for Hollister, the quick stop at Casa de Fruita and then over Pacheco Pass which eventually connects with I-5.  This entire stretch is filled with various colors of green from the planted fields to the large amounts of leafing trees in every shade of green imaginable.  There are areas of yellow flowers that almost make a carpet which would be very tempting to walk through.

Flowers of all colors are plentiful and sometimes so vibrant it draws ones attention away from the road traveled.  It is very important to stay on task since these are mostly two lane roads and getting more heavily traveled by those who have discovered my secret route.  This is, of course, to shorten the distance one would need to drive on I-5, which in my opinion, is one of the most boring highways to drive along.

It has improved over the years since I first drove it back in the early 70's when it opened to traffic from Stockton to Southern California.  Dating myself here.  At that time there was nothing along the route.  No commercial businesses, homes or fields of produce or places to stop and take care of business.  So it has improved a lot since that time, though for me, I would much rather take the route I do instead. I still have to pass by an odd place on I-5 called Crows Landing.  The wire fences surrounding it are excessively tall and the top curves inward.  It gives me the creeps and I usually say a little prayer when passing by.

My trip was successful in that I collected belongings from Tim and Darlene's and Millie's and enjoyed meals and time with each of them.  I was happy to see my chiropractor in Auburn who easily put me back together.  I am looking for someone here who will do the same.  I also had the opportunity to have lunch at Flower Farm with Gaytrell.  The Flower Farm has expanded its nursery and is looking beautiful and cared for and filled with all sorts of growing things.  Eating outside surrounded by all this nature was so relaxing and peaceful.

I am glad I rented the size van I did as it was quite full by the time I left Millie's.  I had a few over sized items that would not have fit through the motor home door, hence the rental of a van.  Everything made the transition well and all are awaiting a place in my new home.  This truly is my home now and I am so glad to be here.  (Think I might have mentioned this before!)

My travels over the past five days have presented lots of wild life.  Everything from the soaring hawks and buzzards, and grazing geese, to baby cows, horses, sheep, young elephant seals, zebra  and a coyote.  There are many other birds and one actually started to hop into my studio while I had the door open.  Fortunately it went back out before getting trapped inside and I grateful to have dodged having to clean up feathers, etc.  That would have been interesting.

I am gradually getting things organized and settled in the studio and realizing I am going through another purge.  I feel it is time to pare down to bare bones.  The City of Morro Bay does an annual garage sale (April 5 and 6) and this is a perfect opportunity to share all of these wonderful things with others who will look at it as new for them.  Time to let go of so much more than I realized I had.  There is, however, a stuffed musical moving snowman, which was my dogs favorite thing to watch at Christmas, that will have to go to a very special home.

For now, I will be very selective of what actually has a place in my small studio home.  These will be items that are useful and/or have a particular meaning or purpose at this time.  This feels as though I am redefining myself in some ways and what I choose to be with me now will be very specific and carefully thought out.  It will be very interesting to see how this all develops and expresses.

To All Those Celebrating,

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday, Travis!

Happy Birthday, Teri!

Happy Birthday, Carol!

Happy Birthday, Judy!

We all have a beautiful light within....

We just sometimes forget that it is there!

 - John Holland

Enjoy your light!!!

- SUNRISE/MOONSET -

Well, I have successfully moved most of my belongings into the small studio I will be calling home, for who knows how long.  I am very thrilled to be here and to be putting roots into the ground once again.  It feels so right to be here, now.  It is a challenge to put into words how excited, happy, peaceful and joyous I am at this point.  I will strive to do this as I continue my Adventure here in Morro Bay.

I truly thought my traveling would last quite a bit longer than the almost two years that I have been out there.  However, it is crucial that I trust and follow the guidance I feel from within.  All of my indicators say here and now.  So, trusting, here I am.  And all I can say is "Yea!"  And "Thank You, Universe!"  I am so blessed to be here and I am very grateful for this blessing.

My walks to the Rock, Embarcadero and Harbor have brought many variances each time I venture there.  We have had many mornings of glorious sunshine with thin wisps of clouds that display amazing colors.  What a way to start the day.
A recent morning was filled with fog.  Walking to the rock was curious since I was unable to view the rock due to the denseness of the fog.  Then as the fog started to clear and slowly revealed the rock and it also gave the stacks an eerie look as the sun was rising.

This morning the moon was setting over the rock as the sun was rising in the opposite part of the sky, so there was a great contrast in colors and hues that was difficult to capture in a picture.  I shall continue to do my best with picture taking and having fun in the process.  It is always a surprise as I take my morning walks and marvel at the abundance of differences every day.

Chris has been a dear making certain that I am comfortable and settled and needs met in the studio.  Having known each other for over fifteen years is making it a smooth and easy transition for me.  She is in the process of remodeling her kitchen and hence is a bit stressed without the full functioning kitchen.  Hopefully just a few more weeks.

It is rather comical that we run into each other quite often near the beach, the rock or somewhere in between in the mornings.  Sometimes Duke, her awesome dog, is in tow and he always lets me get my dog fix by loving all over him.  He has the sweetest heart and such a loving demeanor.  I think he is one of a kind and I am grateful I get to share his space when I do.

I am off to Sacramento tomorrow to gather things from Tim and Darlene's, and Millie's, and to visit my chiropractor in Auburn.  It will be a quick trip since I have to rent a van to get everything from there, to here in Morro Bay.  I would have driven the motor home, however, a few of the items will not fit through the door of the motor home.  Who would have thought that would ever be an issue?  Obviously not me!

Once I get things settled here, and have sold the motor home, then I can do a leisurely drive to visit family and friends in the area.  Of course, they can always come here for a visit.  I know a motel in the area that gives a very good discount.  This is always a good thing to know.

The hills are green now and the drive into San Luis is so delightful.  JoAnn was kind enough to take me today and we had lunch with Loren, Don, Joyce and Pete at New Frontiers.  The weather was perfect, the hills the most lushous green and the flowers are blooming everywhere, making it even better.  

JoAnn will be returning home to Wisconsin at the end of the month so she is taking every advantage of the weather and the beauty of the area before she departs.  She expects to return here again next winter for a few months to get away from the cold and snow.  Her sister, Carol, and her husband, Eric, and the rest of us will be looking forward to her return then.

Joyce and Pete will be taking me to the Enterprise rental office in the morning. Bless the rental place for finding a vehicle that will work for my needs.  There are no cargo vans available so they agreed to rent me a fifteen passenger van and take out the seats for me and replace them when I return it.  I am most grateful for this.  Everyone is so nice and helpful in this area.  One of the many reasons for being here for now.

So, I am mostly packed and ready to go in the morning.  It will be nice to return with all of the items everyone has been kindly keeping for me, and then I can put my little space together and have it be all organized and comfortable.  I currently am functioning out of the motor home and bags.  A less than perfect situation.  Thankfully, temporary.

Then I only need to acquire a bed and a table and I will be all set.  There is a city wide garage sale in a few weeks and I expect I will find what I am looking for without spending a small fortune for them.  I helped Joyce and Pete last year and will probably do so again this year.  It is amazing how many people come into town for the event.  It gets a little crazy as a lot of people just walk on the streets without being conscious of the vehicles.  Could be danger there...

Hold good thoughts for me as I travel for the next several days and return to get things settled.  After that I will be doing some pet sitting for the locals.  My first pet will arrive March 27th for seven days.  I am looking forward to all the dog fixes I will have.  This will sustain me until the animal for me arrives.  I am still waiting!

To all those celebrating,

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday, JoAnn!

Happy Birthday, Jonah!

Happy Birthday, Lynette!

Happy Birthday, Sharon!

Happy Birthday, Ellie!

Happy Birthday, Jacqueline!

Happy Birthday, Stacey!

Happy Birthday, Jan!

The glory of gardening:

hands in the dirt,

head in the sun,

heart with nature.

To nurture a garden is

to feed not just the body,

but the soul.

Alfred Austin

Enjoy your garden!