September 17, 2018

A MONTH!!!

What the hell?

A month has passed since I've posted, though, full-disclosure, I have lurked in the wee hours of some mornings.

Oxygen, or the lack thereof, has a lot to do with my absence. The air quality has been atrocious. Some days we couldn't see the house at the end of the cul-de-sac. Today there is a bear walking down one of our main streets and people are reporting mountain lions, bears and bob cats walking through their yards. We are discovering pets who survived, walking out of the ashes.

Two new fires got way out of control, even shut down Interstate 5 a couple of times. The detours are winding mountain roads and ended up with multiple traffic accidents or semi-trucks stuck in too sharp a curve, blocking roads for hours.

Today the skies are blue if one looks up or to the south. Was outside early this morning and north is still sucky BUT yesterday we actually saw a gray profile of Mt. Shasta and Mt. Lassen for the first time in six weeks.

I am so proud of our community. Talk about spirit! People are taking care of the fire fighters, first responders, families who have lost their homes and the animals.

Discovered a couple of people who would sneak into their evacuated neighborhoods, check on neighbors homes, feed their neighbor's chickens. One guy (our contractor) actually ran out of feed for his neighbor's chickens, called animal control and asked for them to bring them some food! So our Animal Control person loaded up her truck with chicken feed and delivered, behind evacuation lines!

Same guy (I call him A-A-Ron) discovered a Meth-head standing in the front yard, checking out his house. He turned the gun in his pocket so the handle could be seen and warned the trespasser to stay away from his house and neighbors' homes. He then said, "I would probably shoot a looter or trespasser, which would be bad because this is an evacuated area. A body laying on the lawn probably wouldn't be discovered for at least 3 or 4 days, what was left of it in 100+ degree weather and all the hungry wild animals."  Suprisingly, none of the houses in his area were looted!

Dad's house in Redding has sold. Working on the house on the river.

Called my old therapist, who calls me a kick-ass warrior, to tell her that even Kick-Ass Warriors need tune-ups now and then. She's on an extended vacation but I think I'll be mentally okay (being a K-A-Warrior and all) for two more weeks.

In the meantime, I'm headed for Sedona. Going to sit in nature, energize my spirit, check out some art and, just maybe, find a beautiful Iolite pendant to bring home with me.




15 comments:

  1. Enjoy Sedona. You've had a helluva 2018 so far and you deserve some zen!

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    1. I will remind myself daily, "Debra said enjoy!" Can't wait for the Zen to begin!

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  2. Welcome to the world. We see humor lingers.

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    1. Joanne, I'm glad you're back too! Humor rules, the only constant in life!

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  3. Hi there! I wandered over from Joanne's blog...

    Sorry to read of the poor air quality up your way. My brother took his annual fishing trip up to Shasta these past two weeks. He would not be deterred.

    Greetings from SF,
    Bea

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    1. Your poor brother! There were days when visibility was less than 100 yards and we're south of the lake. He must have been right in it! I hope he caught his limit and didn't smoke his lungs!

      Thank you for visiting. I love your profile; guessing with all those ex's you're retired or are you still crossing things off?

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  4. You and your neighbors have been to hell and back. I am glad to read that you are off to beautiful Sedona where you can rest and reboot.

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    1. Feels like we are all rushing sororities and fraternities; it has been a really long hell-week!

      I am so excited to go to Sedona. I can already feel the lift in my spirit!

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  5. Hi toni - not surprised you need some peaceful secure nature ... life has been tough for you all out in your neck of the woods: those fires have been awful. Take care and enjoy the rest up - cheers Hilary

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    1. Hilary, the fires and smoke have truly been traumatic. Wish I could take the whole town of Redding to Sedona!

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  6. Hi Toni :) Nice to see an update...but oh my gosh what an ordeal, you deserve some time to rejuvenate! Meth head? Guns come out for sure.

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    1. Thanks Rain. Ordeal is right but at least we still have our home, so many have lost everything.

      Meth heads! Redding is a CCW town for sure. If not a gun at least a tazer or pepper spray. Maybe things will change after elections!

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  7. It's so nice to see you back here. It's been a really tough time for you! Remember to take care of YOU and relax when needed. You can also come here and we will send you virtual hugs xo

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