Biodiesel doesn't smell toxic. Even though we tried to keep the fueling process neat and clean, we didn't mind if we got a little on us. I would never say this about a petroleum product
Kansas City, MO is pretty groovy. This is their parking structure for their downtown historic district that they've lovingly and beautifully disguised as a giant shelf of inspiring books. I'm proud to say that my great-grandfather, Robert Cushman Murphy, was an inspiration for Rachel Carson's book "Silent Spring". I love the careful placement of the tree in front of this particular "book".
Aunt Carol and Uncle Richard Hale. They really are inspiring, incredible people. I'm so grateful for their hospitality and comfort. I can't tell you how delicious and wonderful oatmeal was with all of the healthy goodies and halves of grapefruit!!!This started off as a reply to an email from Beth, but I enjoyed what I wrote so much that I decided to use it as today's post (hey, there's nothing like a little self-pat on the back):
Sleep is most definitely an issue. There's no "us" time. There's driving, event, blog/photo edting/posting, and very little sleep time. The time it takes to refuel due to pump issues and re-tarping (due to high winds on the plains) is a little nutty and adds a considerable amount of time to the driving portion of this adventure. Add also the amount of time it takes to re-energize through a little jump-roping or dancing to Billy Idol, Wham, or other jewels on the 80's XM Radio station. We pretty much give the truckers free entertainment through our own entertainment. We make ourselves laugh all the time... I wish you were a fly on the wall! We're in Kansas City, MO where my Aunt Carol and Uncle Richard live. They're extremely kind and showed us around this amazing city. I just learned of a family member's passing from earlier this year. I was absolutely devastated considering I had first made his acquaintance over Christmas with a deep desire to visit and spend time with this seemingly incredible, soulful person. I remember how excited I was to discover there was another person, who shared my blood, so enthusiastic about life. I just can't believe no one told me until today.
Despite the news, it was so nice to be able to not think about rushing to an event after so many hours of driving only to continue to be "on" for all of the potential new BabyLegs customers. If anyone can pull it off, it's us girlies, but boy oh boy is it exhausting. I made the mistake of forgetting our pillows in Oakley, KS at what looked like the Bates Motel. I figure the ghosts in the neatly crocheted wall art can have them. I needed to wash the cover any way.
Our sense of humor and absolute passion for the details in life, the beauty in people, and the infultration of smiles and goodness keep our energy flowing. Sure, a sty in the eye (doc gave me drops and instructions for a hot compress) and sleepy eyelids throw a kink in the efficient progress of forward movement, but we realized long ago that this journey is far from linear. We really enjoy each other's company and really cannot stop laughing. I never thought I'd enjoy seeing someone cry so much (Spring laughs with her tear ducts!)!
Tomorrow we're on to Nashville, TN after a 9+ hour drive. We'll be staying with my friend Kyla, from UCSB, who I haven't seen in over 7 years! It'll be great to catch up and re-fresh before the Athens U of GA extravaganza and Orlando lift-off.
We're still determined to have lunch with Willie Nelson when we're crossing TX. Tell your friends... they might know someone who knows someone who knows someone.
Thank you for your support! Even though we're eating through my cell minutes like crazy (my T-Mobile service seems to be superior along our route for some reason), I can't tell you how much we enjoy hearing from people. It's nice to know that we're not "outta sight, outta mind". I'm here to tell you, however, that we are on the verge of approaching "Outta Mind, Outta Sight"!
I have some more FANTASTIC photos du jour, but I'm not on my computer at the moment to get those up... I'll get those up as soon as I get the moment. I hope you're all enjoying them!
Off to bed... it's 1am and check out time at the Hale house is approximately 8am after a warm bowl of oatmeal, raisins, and soy milk. I love my progressive family... not really anything that has to do with the bowl of anything... just a feeling of warmth for my aunt and uncle. Please be sure to call and tell the people in your family you love them... mean it with your actions. Life is too short.
:)
erinn
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