HOME IS WHERE THE HEART LIVES. CREATING HOME ON THE ROAD.
The holiday season finds me at this lovely casino in Tucson.
We take a walk and discover a tumbleweed---symbol of our lifestyle.
Who could not be happy with these lovely acres as our front yard.
Malinda and I reinforce her trailer with bolted timbers.
Bill unloads his mighty steed for a day trip.
One day Laurie serenades me with her new guitar.
Another day she sets up a sound system in the parking lot and practices for her upcoming gig.
Sometimes stepping up to the plate of your life requires stepping up to the mike.
En route to give an early morning concert.
Laurie in action--entertaining and leading a church full of people in a songfest. Amazingly, wherever we go, Laurie shares her gift of song with the community at large. This day she's booked to give 3 "ONLY LOVE" concerts at 3 different spiritual centers in Tucson.
One major goal here is to bring Tish's rig UP-TO-SPEED---meaning boondocking ready: Installing a solar panel and controller and inverter---also a new stove and heater--and some led lights. We succeed and she is very happy.
One day, this stranger calls my name--said he reads my blog. (always a pleasant surprise) Meet Alex and Helen--Canadians.
Alex has a great hobby: He flies this model heliocopter-- equipped with a camera--over interesting places---then post the results on the web.
See his work here: http://runningliner.blogspot.com/2012/11/road-to-arizona.html
Of course I continue my "character quest" searching out interesting individuals. This one I met in Wal-Mart and asked for a photo. He took me to a semi-secluded spot and bared his chest. These are his two kids!! Is that love? Yes it is!
I ended the year dancing with Laurie---caught this shot of her twisting the night away.
RANDY PHILOSOPHIZES: DO YOU NEED A BASE TO LIVE THE GOOD LIFE?? ---Or can we now just keep moving from one great camping spot like this to another. I'm betting (a big chunk of my life) that you can----just keep moving---every month or so from one "HOME" to another----settling (temporarily) in---making friends, busying yourself with your personal passions---exploring--learning--connecting---contributing---AND THEN-----AND THEN---MOVING ON TO A NEW HOME---A NEW WEATHER---A NEW SCENE---A NEW CHALLENGE.
The whole human race was once mobile----and tribal. I predict it will become so again.
4 comments:
There are way too many of us to all be nomads again. That is a vanished world where only a few million humans roamed I would just settle for a world of open minds and kind hearts where people don't condemn travelers on sight because they aren't just like them. What a dull world this would be to all want exactly the same thing.
Very interesting. I like reading your blog. I don't always comment but I like your way of living and the people you meet.
Most folks would never choose to live a "nomadic" life. It is, after all, not an option for everyone. But, I find it an intentional and intriguing lifestyle.
I wish you good travels and a safe New Year.
Randy you gotta be ready to move by now! Drifting west in the morning towards the rtr. Tishes solar looks good! Let me know of any good spots along the way
Kodger, I have not visited your blog in a few months... way too long... I have been busy with my travels and work (to help fund my travels). I am glad to see your refreshing perspective on people and the world around you... keep up the keen eye! You mat want to read about my Moroccan Hamam Experience... it was... shall we say... funny... but refreshing.... link below to my blog.
http://www.apocketfullofwanderlust.com/2012/12/the-moroccan-hamam-experience.html
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