I have left the attic.
I am leaving town.
I am limping, laughing, blowing kisses.
Catching a jet plane.
Crossing the border to Dallas, Texas.
Climbing into a shuttle van and going down the roads to Wichita Falls.
Mary will pick me up there. Mary the innkeeper who has become my friend.
Turning then to Archer City, we’ll be pulling in the driveway of The Lonesome Dove Inn by 8:30 tomorrow night.
I had such a feeling about that place. Then I got the invite, Mary said, “Come on down!”
When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.
When I let go of what I have, I receive what I need.
– Lao Tzu
I’ll let you know how the letting is going…
Good Life
diane
dear diane. . . i have returned from the sunny south to the winterwonderland of fort langley. . . how i miss watching the waves break on the Mexican coastine of el Oceano Pacifico. will write an email when my whirl-wind mind returns from the surf, sun and tortillas!
love wendy
Hey Diane,
You’ve been on my mind today. Visiting my two boys in Florida. It’s a
very good visit. There has been a lot off healing in our relationships
over the last few years. i’ve been a better dad and it reflects on how
things are evolving with these young men. My oldest is married to a
simply wonderful gal who is now quite relaxed around me.
It all feels good. It’s quite fun to see them “be a married couple” and
figure out how to do that. They certainly did not have super role
modeling from the their mother and me.
i had hoped to see you before you left for Texas and did not get to wish
you bon voyage. Anyway, how are things going down there? Your Lao Tzu
quote from the December blog is spot on. Just get back to me when you
can. Miss bumping into you on the street.
All the best,
k
Thanks for the Lao Tzu quote. It’s been a long time since I last saw one. The first time I did, it was a part of my salvation.
If you ever happen to read William James’ Varieties of Religious Experience, note the description of Tolstoy’s experience. When I read it, the recognition was overpowering, unmistakable: “That is EXACTLY the same thing that just happened to me.”
What Christianity did for Tolstoy, Taoism did for me. The same peace and understanding, recognition and acceptance, passed upon me again tonight, reading those words on your blog.
Glad to see I still have that connection with you (your blog). Don’t know if you got my last email or not, but I’m hoping your sojourn at the Lonesome Dove brings you everything you deserve.
Much love,
janice
Now that I am reading the beginning (I started at the June entry), it only seems fitting that you had to do this. Where will your next steps lead you? I look forward to reading about them. hugs, cyl
Hi Diane,
Love this one. Just wanted to say thanks for the books! 🙂
Miriam