There is a “tonic” that helps with everything and anything that may ail you—or at least the tonic works for me—and that is to be on the road a’traveling. My first stop today was to visit and have lunch with my grandson, Austin, at his college in western Maryland. I had promised a “visit and lunch” last year, but we were never able to make it happen. I was determined to make it happen this year (after all, Austin isn’t going to be in college much longer!)
After an extended and very enjoyable lunch with Austin, I was on the road again, heading for my friend Mark’s home in “wild and wonderful West Virginia.” The fall foliage is beautiful just now. By late afternoon I had Odysseus (minature RV) parked in Mark’s driveway. We had a great visit together over dinner and on into the evening.
I am grateful for this day, for grandson Austin, and for my friends, Mark and Norva. I am a happy wanderer—but a wanderer with purpose. To connect with each other, whether grandson or friend, is one of the most important things we can do, both for ourselves and hopefully, for them.
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| Austin (R) & Nick (L) 2017 |
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| Austin (R) & Nick (L) "away back when..." |
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