Gettysburg-History Everywhere

Hello all:  John and I have encountered something unique coming to Gettysburg, PA.  The entire town resonates history . . . not only did the Battle of Gettysburg encompass the surrounding countryside for miles but the streets and buildings of downtown itself.  Three days of battle and over 51,000 lives lost, (almost as many as the entire Vietnam war) 5000 horses, and over 165,000 soldiers converging for battle.  It's an amazing place to see, to attempt to grasp the scope of war that happened here in and around this town.  All to restore freedom to every American . . . so many lives lost for that ideal.  America, let us not go backward.

Start Spreadin' The News . . .

We're in New York, Neeeewww Yooorrrrk!!  I absolutely love this countryside, the Adirondack forests!  But, um, is it just John and me, or is everyone in this state seriously pissed off?  With the exception of one couple we met walking their dogs in a park (probably visitors from out-of-state) everyone we've smiled at, waved to or tried to engage in conversation looked as if they'd just sat their butt down on an enormous, infected boil, and their attitude has been less pleasant.  John asked one cashier where he could find the bottled water and the cashier actually snorted and rolled their eyes, pointing in silence toward the far wall. Wow, did we ever intrude on their day.   Looking forward to meeting up with family again in a few days and together the four of us soaking up some good ol' Southern hospitality.  It's a little too chilly up here! 

Beautiful Travels

Hello everyone:  I haven't blogged in a month.  Bad me.  Life gets molasses thick sometimes and swimming through it gets interesting.  I've been on the road for a couple of weeks, sitting in awe from the passenger seat as we travel through one state after another.  I've lived in Arizona most of my life and I love my home base, but I have to share my reverence for our beautiful Country, some states we've visited touching a place in my soul that feels like home to me.  States that inspire and give me peace, vistas to look out over that regenerate my spirit.  I love our Country, what an inspiration to see how it still thrives in the rural lands because of the resilience of its people.  Go America!  Okay, enough mush for one day.  I promise to pay my readers a visit more often.  Until next time, peace and inspiration be with you.