Village of Elgin, Arizona, Wine Tasting Room (June 23, 2018) — Image by kenne
One day in June we tosted raising a glass with new friends on the road I quoted the poet sounding effete: “Oh, it was a brave man who drink one.” Feeling brave, we proceeded to drink.
We arrived in Grantham, New Hampshire August 18th, where we spent a few days with daughter Kate and her family. In between some misty rain showers, I spent some time walking around their 17-acre homestead. It’s a beautiful place — so peaceful.
Political signs were a common sight on our August road trip, especially in Texas and the southeast.— Image by kenne
“You are never dedicated to something you have complete confidence in. No one is fanatically shouting that the sun is going to rise tomorrow. They know it’s going to rise tomorrow. When people are fanatically dedicated to political or religious faiths or any other kinds of dogmas or goals, it’s always because these dogmas or goals are in doubt.”
— from Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M. Pirsig
Selma, Alabama is the Ninth Poorest City in Amarica Per Capital (August 10, 2021) Selma Gave America the Right to Call Itself A Democracy
We still have many bridges to CROSS, So come on ya’ll and LET US!
Let us start, Yes you and me With a simple and easy decree, To do something simple, EVERYDAY, To uplift Ourselves and Our Families, In small, Nugget-size Ways!
So,
When STONES are THROWN to Slay Us ALL, We Must, We WILL, We SHALL, build bridges instead of walls!
And so,
We catch their stones and build bridges of Respect and LOVE for Ourselves, Our Families, and ALL Communities who share this World!
We catch their stones and build bridges because, EVERYONE matters equally in the World!
— from “REFLECTING on Selma Alabama” by D. Olivia Jones
Cayden, Audrey, Joy, Robin, and Cayla (August 15, 2021) — Images by kenne
With the arrival of Robin late afternoon on the 15th, we were able to spend time with all the Morris grandchildren — missioned accomplished! This image captured the shared pleasure of all, especially that of grandma, Joy.
Cayla practicing her new found skill of tying bows
Kenne and Cayla in Backyard — Image by Joy
While spending time with the Morris’s, we were able to spend most of our time outside. When we were inside, we wore masks.
"Let me disclose the gifts reserved for age
To set a crown upon your lifetime's effort.
First, the cold friction of expiring sense
Without enchantment, offering no promise
But bitter tastelessness of shadow fruit
As body and soul begin to fall asunder.
Second, the conscious impotence of rage
At human folly, and the laceration
Of laughter at what ceases to amuse.
And last, the rending pain of re-enactment
Of all that you have done, and been; the shame
Of motives late revealed, and the awareness
Of things ill done and done to others' harm
Which once you took for exercise of virtue."
Sullivan’s Island Life-Saving Station (August 12, 2021) — Images by kenne
The United States Life Saving Service, USLSS, was conceived out of a dire need for a lifesaving network. Until 1878, the only source for those in trouble at sea were lighthouse keepers, volunteers, and private vessels that happened to be nearby.
Images by kenne (August 14, 2021) — Click On Any Image To See In Slideshow Format.
After spending time driving and sightseeing in the southeast (as COVID-19 was spiking through the area) we made it to Richmond, VA, where we spent time with family (Jason, April, Cayden, Cayla, Audrey, and Robin). This was our first opportunity to spend time with our new grandchildren Cayla and Cayden.