Fine and Dandy

“Gaslighting are lies with a purpose to confuse and control.”
Tamara

I have met people who claim to be a spiritual leader. In the beginning you are encouraged to speak, express your ideas, your beliefs, your truths. Slowly their words are injected into your thoughts, your words - at first a melding of ideas. In time your words, your thoughts fade then disappear and only their words, their truths remain. 

 
You wonder why you didn't see this when everyone else did....

It is so hard to break away and find yourself again. To find your heart that you foolishly gave away.

But my friend, you will

The Art of Seth

The Three Rivers Petroglyph Site

“When we connect with our ancestors and put their wisdom into action, we are evolving our collective consciousness. We are transporting the ancient truths of our collective past and birthing them into our future. What we create out of those truths extends the wisdom of all those who have gone before us, and it provides a guide for all those who will follow.”― Sherri Mitchell Weh'na Ha'mu Kwasset

Three Rivers Petroglyph Site contains over 21,000 petroglyphs, including masks, sunbursts, wildlife, handprints, and geometric designs. The number and concentration of petroglyphs make this one of the largest and most interesting rock art sites in the Southwest. A 0.5-mile trail begins at the visitor shelter and links many of the most interesting petroglyphs. Another short trail begins on the east side of the picnic area and leads to a partially excavated prehistoric village.

Fees
Day Use (per vehicle): $5
Camping (per campsite) $7
RV Hookup (per campsite): $18

Three Rivers Petroglyph Site 

It Is Not Happening - Yet

Milarepa, a great Tibetan yogi and enlightened being, 

was asked about enlightenment. He said, 

“It is the space between thoughts.” 

The interlude of the breath is the way to discover this. 

Enlightenment is a particular neutrality that is lived within each moment.

Traveling at this time is not happening - but soon.  My back should be stronger by the end of the month.  This evening I sat on my pillow and meditated.... more important I got back up.  Exercise will keep the back limber and on the road to healing.

My back will be on the road....

I will not.  So not fair.

Meanwhile I will post pictures of random 2020 travel photos for entertainment and talk about my everyday life.  

It is going to get interesting.

Learning to Transition...

...and suddenly you just know it's time to start something new and trust the magic of beginnings.

Update on the back. X Rays were done, I should hear the results this morning. I am going to physical therapy to learn how to do exercises without causing more damage to my shoulder and back. It takes less than a hour to learn the new routine and I am excited I can get back to exercising. My shoulder is really doing well.

Not from my doctor, I received the usual lecture about doing things alone at my age. Sometimes a person doesn't need to hear those words especially when they are physically and mentally in a vulnerable place because sooner or later out of the ashes a very pissed off old fart will arise. When it is my time I would rather die doing what I love than sitting on the couch scared shitless that something bad is going to happen.

Talk about chicken little.

I haven't been able to make my bed, sweep, mop, vacuum...since I hurt my shoulder so I am going to surface clean today, figure out how to do laundry and then I am calling a housekeeping service and a plumber. I can't fix the toilet either - it requires being a contortionist.

This morning I grabbed my pillow, went outside, managed to get seated and sit cross legged. A few deep breaths. Meditation lasted 10 minutes with minimal pain. I was able to pull myself up and walk in the kitchen.

Every day I will continue to pull myself up, be it physically or mentally. Eliminating negative people from my life has become mandatory. I will not be "Chicken Little."

I will be picking up my van Thursday to get it packed.  Friday I will be driving down the road.  

Why go out like tears in rain?
Water curling down a drain
Courage, love, and dry your wings
Fly like a butterfly in Spring
Don't ask why, just do something and fly
Why not?
You're a butterfly

-Butterfly- deb talan

Hillsboro Cemetery, Hillsboro, Sierra County, New Mexico June 23 2020

"Darling daughter how we miss you, none but God alone can tell, but in heaven we will meet you, until then, farewell."

Hillsboro Cemetery,
Hillsboro, Sierra County, New Mexico
June 23 2020

Famous Burials -

Eban Stanley Indian Wars Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. Served as a Private in Company A, 5th U.S. Cavalry. On March 25 and 27, 1873, he showed gallantry in action against hostile Indians near Turret Mountain, Arizona. His Medal was issued on April 12, 1875.

Charles Cotilda Crew - Civil War Confederate Army Officer. A practicing physician in Cuthbert, Georgia, he was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant of Georgia Cavalry in October of 1861. He was elected Captain of Company C of the 2nd Georgia Cavalry on May 7, 1862. He fought in all of the battles of the Army of Tennessee and was severely wounded in the hip in the attack at Dover, Tennessee in January of 1863. He personally accepted the surrender of General George Stoneman at Macon, Georgia in July of 1864. As commander of his Georgia cavalry brigade, he fought in Wheeler's raid through Georgia, Tennessee, and Alabama and was in numerous skirmishes in an attempt to stop Sherman's march through Georgia and the Carolinas. He was severely wounded in the Battle of Monroe's Crossroads, North Carolina and was paroled as colonel on May 3, 1865.  After the war, he became a railroad agent in Georgia and eventually relocated to New Mexico for health reasons. He practiced medicine and was the part owner of a local mine until his death in Hillsboro in 1887.

Million Dollar Road from Durango to Ouray Colorado June 18th

In the state of Colorado there’s a special highway built in the late 1880's: the Million Dollar Highway, part of the San Juan Skyway. It's one of the nation’s most spectacular drives. Offering breathtaking mountain, valley and gorge views, the Million Dollar Highway cost a reported million dollars a mile to build. The road winds and clings to the mountain providing dramatic view at every turn. Part of the San Juan Skyway Colorado Scenic Byway.


From Durango, through Silverton and Ouray, to Ridgway, the highway delivers jaw-dropping vista after vista. It was cut from the side of the mountain and became know as the "Million Dollar Highway". It's one of the most scenic drives in the USA. The Million Dollar Highway stretches for about 25 miles (40 km) in western Colorado and follows the route of U.S. 550 between Silverton and Ouray, Colorado. It is part of the San Juan Skyway. Between Durango and Silverton the Skyway loosely parallels the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. The road climbs up to 3 very high mountain passes. Coal Bank Pass (10,640 ft /3,240 m); Molas Pass (10,970 ft /3,340 m) and Red Mountain Pass (11,018 ft /3,358 m). The stretch between Silverton and Ouray, the part everyone goes on about, is only 25 miles in length but takes about 42 minutes.

Million Dollar Highway

Luna Lake, Alpine AZ Chipmunk

My first morning at Luna Lake - I got up early and went outside for my morning meditation and prayers.  I got  comfortable on my little round pillow, closed my eyes and started focusing.  After a few minutes my concentration was interrupted when I felt something on my left leg.

I have learned through experience not to freak out when something is touching you or crawling on you.  Remain calm until you know what it is that wants to spend some time with you.

That is exactly what I did.  I open an eye to see a Chipmunk sitting on my knee.  Then it crawled into my lap.  Then it climbed on my right leg and stretched out.   I said, very softly, "Hey Buddy."  He took off like a shot.  I determined it was a little unusual for a chipmunk, but was it symbolic?  

The next morning, I got up, perched myself on my little round pillow and I noticed my little chipmunk buddy coming over.  It approached my right knee, made itself comfortable beside it and started munching on seeds or something....   I decided it was symbolic.  How blessed I was to have the company of this amazing little guy.

I have read Chipmunks  are messengers of many realms...  Listen, observe....   when you see a chipmunk it it is telling you that you will be having an important conversation with someone.  Pay attention.

They also could be telling you to balance yourself.  Learn to have fun, prepare, remain vigilant, observe your environment.    Symbolic meaning of a Chipmunk teaches the blessing that there are always spirit guides around you, ready to help… but you must invite the assistance of the spirits.

Hi Buddy