“Unexpected travel suggestions are dancing lessons from God.”
- Kurt Vonnegut
Rosie and I at the airport
A friend sent me this quote which I love as for me it says it all without having to put any deep thought into why my journey changed abruptly in Pittston, PA. Officially my journey around the country ended at the end of January, 2011… my arrival in Los Angeles Airport with my high school friend, Rosie, was in mid-October leaving me three and one half months to journey around Paradise Cove and southern California. I mostly stayed in Paradise and am happy to say I am now in excellent health, stronger than ever physically, mentally and spiritually. As to how I will spend the next twenty five years — no specific plans as I want to continue the rest of my life living in the spirit of how I lived my journey. I do have music left inside of me and I do trust each day will be an opportunity to “play” and discover where I belong by being open to the moment. How exciting is that and how lucky I am!
This blog is sent with love and thanks to each of you and to all those I met along the way. I played the music through the cd’s you sent or suggested — I cannot express the wonder and beauty of driving on the back roads and around the towns with these songs and melodies and words flowing in all directions. Thank you.
Everyone was with me on this journey if you read my blog or not; and all the experiences with people and places I met along the way will always be a part of me as I take the first step into the next twenty five years.
My wish for all of us and those we meet as we journey through life is in the words of Dr. Seuss: (Oh, the Places You’ll Go!)
“With banner flip-flapping,
Once more you’ll ride high!
Ready for anything under the sky.”
Pacific Ocean
Dr. Seuss’ words are especially meant for the students, kindergarten through twelfth grade, who School on Wheels serves — the children and teens who live in shelters, motels, cars and on the street. Thanks to all of you, they have an increasing chance to be “ready for anything under the sky.”
Paradise Cove
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Dear Agnes,
I can’t wait to journey with you for the next 25 years!
Agnes–
Thanks for taking us with you on your journey. And I’m with Catherine–can’t wait to see what’s next.
I hope you keep taking photos Agnes!