Learning to Let Go, Embracing Homelessness, Helping Star, Star Helping Me, Silk Pajamas, and a Smoking Jacket

"Learning to let go should be learned before learning to get. Life should be touched, not strangled. You've got to relax, let it happen at times, and at others move forward with it. It's like boats. You keep your motor on so you can steer with the current. And when you hear the sound of the waterfall coming nearer and nearer, tidy up the boat, put on your best tie and hat, and smoke a cigar right up till the moment you go over. That's a triumph."
— Ray Bradbury

Good morning from Broad Ripple, Indiana; we are staying at Tami and Randy's house; their dogs Porter and Dude are friends with Parker Van Halen; we left our home yesterday about 11:30, the cleaning crew arrived to get our home ready for guests. We did learn our Air B, and B guests are from Georgia; go, DAWGS! 

We got up yesterday and did our finishing touches on putting our items away. Imagine someone living in your house tomorrow; what would you put away, where will you put it, how do you secure your possessions, and which possessions you leave out.

My wife and daughter went to a bridal shower, and I left and wondered where I would go. So I called Tami, and she and Randy were having lunch at The Garden Table; I stopped by and met some new friends, we dined, I had tomato soup, we had a lively discussion about those with special needs. Debbie shared she had been kicked out of Mexico; Dave was a long-haul trucker; I think they will visit us in Colorado.

We arrived at Tami's and Randy's house; I took PVHT for a long walk, watched some football, my wife arrived, and had a drink. After that, we went to an expensive local restaurant. The food was good, the wine was great, we came home and watched a movie. We got to bed about 10:00, a little later than usual, we slept in until 9:00.

We got up and got some coffee; the four of us watched Scar-Face as I typed these words. The most beautiful woman in the world is to my right; three dogs are playing, Tami just got up, Randy is in silk pajamas with a smoking jacket. We will chill here until noon and then head over to Rick and Saundra's; I got them a gift that arrived yesterday for allowing us to stay at their home; I gave Tami and Randy a gift as well.

Before lunch, I was able to continue my year of giving. Star needed some help paying her light bill; she asked me for $68.00; I gave them $20.00, but I could not determine their gender. As I walked to the restaurant, I was a little lost; Star noticed and said, maybe I can help you? I said I was going to Garden Table, and they showed me the way. $20.00 for directions a fair trade.

I'm coming to terms with our current plight of being homeless. When homeless, it is nice to have friends who will take you in and buy their dinner in exchange for lodging. On Tuesday, we will return to our home, get our things back out, and live in our house until the end of the month; we will head west and enjoy our mountain home before heading south for a few days. 

I'm feeling a little relaxed this morning; I learned a long time ago how to let go. It is essential to know when to put your foot on the pedal and when to coast; today is a coasting day. I've got a little work to do; I'll knock it out before we leave.   I have learned the art of touching life, not strangling life.

We just made an executive decision to get brunch, and I'm going to get some silk pajamas and a smoking jacket. A couple of young men owns a local men's store. We will do a little shopping and then head to Costco; I need some gum.

Let's check in on the news. According to the AP: "The description of 'mass formation psychosis' offered by Malone resembles discredited concepts, such as 'mob mentality and 'group mind,' according to John Drury, a social psychologist at the University of Sussex in the UK who studies collective behavior." — The Associated Press

It seems a scientist appeared on Joe Rogan's podcast and explained why our country and the world are the way it is. Although, obviously, since it was on Joe Rogan, it cannot be true. "many experts have dispelled the idea of mass formation psychosis. Are you paying attention?

Enough, that's all I have in my Sunday morning brain. We are all watching the tube, in the living room, we've all got our coffee, soon I'll jump in the shower, and we will pack up our stuff and head to our next stop. So let's file this one in the folder "when homeless."

"Learning to let go should be learned before learning to get. Life should be touched, not strangled. You've got to relax, let it happen at times, and at others move forward with it. It's like boats. You keep your motor on so you can steer with the current. And when you hear the sound of the waterfall coming nearer and nearer, tidy up the boat, put on your best tie and hat, and smoke a cigar right up till the moment you go over. That's a triumph."
— Ray Bradbury