STEPPING BACK IN...

Transitions are often very difficult and it is hard to just begin a Blog post when so many of us are grieving and otherwise coming to grips with Gunner's passing. Occasional upsets are inevitable as vivid memories come and go. So too comes the reality that some semblance of normality must resume. And I feel Gunner would agree. So this is a very short departure Blog in that direction.

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Saturday I ran a few errands. I did have some intention of visiting the filming locations in Prescott, Arizona for the Steve McQueen film, "Junior Bonner" (Co-starring Ida Lupino and Robert Preston). Instead, I opted to have the dealership change the oil in my car and picked up a big Halloween pumpkin to carry into my home to carve later. Sunday, I picked up a newspaper and stopped at a quiet breakfast cafe for a small bowl of Oatmeal and walnuts with coffee. Back home, I took out my Acoustic guitar for several hours straight and sifted through some CD's looking for songs I had allowed to go by the wayside for a long time. I actually enjoyed playing and singing them. Last week, I sold a professional grade TEAC cassette deck that I had owned for many years. A shop cleaned the inner workings and replaced the lamps on the V-U meters. It was really kept in fine condition. But since the only cassettes I use are for my magazine interviews with a portable tape recorder (that goes way back with me), the TEAC deck was boxed and stored for a long time and needed a new home. So, I sold it and shipped it off to a guy in the Mid-West. Monday night I was back working out. My routine starts with biking 9 miles a night, and one of the enjoyable aspects of PT is to encourage friends you meet who are rebuilding their bodies as well after a variety of challenges. It is an honor to be associated with such Courageous people. They each have fascinating stories to hear!

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To my pleasant surprise, I also located Perrier mineral water for only the second time since I have been in Arizona, picked up some sushi and coffee and ran some errands before calling it a night. That's all for now. I wish you all a good week!

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