Hello, gentle readers! Hope you are all well and staying safe!
My son and his girlfriend came to
visit last weekend. It was the first time I’ve met her (we’ve chatted on the
phone and texted) and she was as lovely as can be. I enjoyed getting to know
her.
Being in lock down for the past
year, only going to the grocery, the pharmacy, and work twice a week, I was
unprepared (and out of shape) to go gallivanting all over creation (properly
masked, of course, and physically distanced whenever possible), but it was
worth it (I was able to recover after they went home). We went up to Sedona,
which is lovely any time of year, but the weather was perfect for this spring
day. Had lunch outdoors so we could look at the view…if you’ve never been to Sedona , Arizona 
For just plain fun, we went to this
little place out in Apache Junction called Goldfield’s Ghost Town. Took a train
ride where the conductor pointed out the relics of the old mining operation and
learned that the mine is still producing gold. Also took a tour of the
bordello. Learned a bunch of stuff I didn’t know, which kinda surprised me a
little. I’ve done a lot of research into the old west, but the tour-guide told
me things I hadn’t read or heard of before. Which just goes to prove that
research is never quite done (I always consider it a plus when I can learn
something new). Of course, while I was there listening to this woman speak and
seeing the inside of a bordello, I came up with yet another idea for a story
(this is in addition to the one I came up with just a little over two weeks
ago). It’s all good though. I jotted down some notes for when I’m ready to
write it (during their visit, I still managed to write in the mornings…didn’t
matter what time I hit the sack the night before, I was still up before the sun
rose).
We went up to Cave Creek, too, to
shop for souvenirs and listen to some really good live music.
And we ate a lot (my son is a
foodie). After a year of restricting my carb intake, I admit, I splurged a
little. I had cake! I had bread! I had French fries! I even had an alcoholic
beverage! I know! I was so bad! I’m not even upset that I gained back two
pounds (well, that’s a lie…I am upset a little, but seriously, it was worth it…when
you’re a self-described carboholic and haven’t had any of the things you love
in over a year…yeah, it was worth it).
It was sad to see them pack up and
go home, but I’m so looking forward to their next visit!
Stay well! Stay safe! And remember
to spread kindness wherever you go!
Marie
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