Greetings fair humans and others capable of reading the English language. As I’ve taken a bit of a break of writing, quite the opposite of what I said I would do, a lot has happened and we’ve covered a bit of ground, obviously.
We’ve visited some friends, made some new friends, my birthday passed by, the cat gave us all ring worm, and that lunar eclipse wreaked some moods out of me.
Truth be told, the fall has been much in line with the rest of the year – mentally and emotionally exhausting. I’ve been doing a lot of work in acceptance which leads to releasing– finding my way back to my authentic self.
One of the reasons I haven’t been writing is because I’ve been feeling like I’m consistently repeating myself. “we went to the park/museum/library.” Even as we’re experiencing diversity in areas, sights, and people, I feel my writing has become monotonous. I just needed to get a break.
Then when things like the lunar eclipse energy come about, I spend so much time rewriting things to perfection for days on end, just to loose it all right when the mode and I intersect. Empty drafts of different dates. Things I deem unwritable for various reasons, though I hope sometimes silence speaks in volumes, too.
Getting into Southern Arkansas and Norther Louisiana has been a breath of fresh air. People have been very welcoming and kind. We made the news in Crosset, AR within 12 hours of parking there. Just no, we had to cut our playground visit short because a Police Officer came around scanning the playground and when I engaged in conversation he revealed he’s just trying to find the owner of the bus parked down by the other playground as he had instructions from the Sheriff to fill our tank. The kids were upset to follow and if I had a capable partner I could’ve gone while the kiddos continue playing, alas, we quick stepped it back down hill and then had an escort with flashy lights to the next fuel stop with Diesel.
Earlier this cute family of Grandma, Son, Natalie, and granddaughter in an Elsa dress came to hang out a little and ended up bringing us back lunch. Another mother with her young man of a son taking a walk enlightened us of the existence of the other playground on top the hill making also a monetary contribution to encite me to dance.
Our mere existence and experience elicits generosity and I am SO grateful.
The kids are taking beautifully big steps in their education. We’re trudging along on our attendeance record sheet and utilizing small daily chances to further ourselves. As an example we came to Heritage Point which is Earthwork mounds constructed in 1200 BC. It’s a good little hike with amazing info and a cute museum of artifacts. The kids really liked it. Obviously that’s the main educational part of the day especially with the little workbooks for kids to fill out for their junior ranger badge. So, history, reading, writing, and exercise right there. But we count things and use numbers and wonder why about random things. I make sure the kids understand what we’re reading and learning about like how long ago 1200 BC actually is and what BC means and what the counter part of it is. I think the talks we have on our walks are the most effectively informative. Not necessarily because the subjects always but the whole movement aids absorption and following logical steps leads to brain nerve endings reaching and forming new bridges. Much like mathing.
The sun shining on my face,
brings me to my happy place.
-sun-lover
We’ve been keeping a hop and a skip out of the poor weather. It has been getting rather cold making me regret the trailer having no heat connections made currently. In fact I’ve found that the very front of it has a crack along the floor where it’s sposed to connect the front wall. Is that a clear description? So yeah! I’m looking for the best deal of a camper that’s actually sealed, has higher clearance, an actual bathroom, and still light weight. Also the kids don’t want bunkbeds anymore, so I guess something that can be set up as a two bedroom somehow for them to have separate space 🤦🏼♀️
Ok ok. So if you know of a proper camper, hit me up.
But on the next note, tis me signing off. Was this satisfactory after my long absence? Dunno, Don’t care….. I do care…. but ya know.
Kids be crying.
Hope you’re grateful. Hope you feel loved.
Loving you!
Matilda the Bugus 