Monday July 18, 2016
It’s good to be back to our “casita.” As usual, the RC workshop was very worthwhile. I got to reconnect with people I had seen at the Separdic Festival and other times. This included Hershel who organized the Sephardi Festival and Lucia who was my roommate in Santa Fe. And of course other RC’ers who I have known for many years; and others who were new to me.
After the workshop I got to hang out with a couple of young adults and we had a blast talking and teasing. I was introduced to a series on Netflix called “Master of None” which is about a group of young adults living in NYC. I think it should be called “Master of Nann” which you will understand if you check it out. Maya – have you seen it? I probably won’t see it again as I enjoyed watching it with the intelligent young adults I was with – it wouldn’t be the same by myself. . I did see a slice of life that I don’t usually see. And I got to feel more “hip” than usual. I’ll stick with “Grace and Frankie” that I find hilarious and more suited to my generation.
I do want to say a few words about the hikes we did in the Petroglyph National Monument. I have done many hikes in AZ. The desert here is very different and of course at a higher elevation. It seems mostly scrub, with none of Jessie’s beloved saguaros. I recognized brittle bush, but that’s about all. But as in all desert landscapes it has it’s own beauty. I have not hiked much lately due to recovering from bunion surgery and other health issues. It was SO good to be back in the desert hiking. There is something so seemingly necessary to me in feeling literally connected to the earth and feeling grounded. In this case walking in the steps of the ancestors on sacred ground…And I even enjoyed feeling dusty and dirty and sweaty again. Ok, enough of my musings on hiking. Thanks for indulging me.
So, before we leave Albuquerque on Saturday we plan to do another hike and go back to Santa Fe and catch some of the sights we missed when there 3 weeks ago including the floating staircase at Loretta Chapel.
We are again spending a couple of hours at one of Albuquerque’s public libraries catching up with the blog. This isn’t so bad since we are surrounded by books… JY
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So happy to hear that you were able to see and catch up with your RC friends and meet new ones. Glad you are hiking and feeling connected to good ole “Mother Earth” and to the ancestors of a bygone time. Sounds very healing and, wait for it, earthy. I wanted both of you to know that while in NC, I have watched the first two seasons of Grace & Frankie and I’m hooked. Hope to be able to watch Season 3 with you all when you get home. Speaking of home, am headed back to AZ on the red eye tomorrow night. Much love and safe travels, Nancy (BFF) Not that you’ll actually get this but wanted to let you know I’m reading the blog and leave you a reply.
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Hi JY and Peter, I have not been able to follow the blog since July 4th so I caught up this morning on your adventures. I am pleased you are feeling well JY, and Peter too! sounds like you are having wonderful experiences that you will be able to share more when you return home to Phoenix.
Have not moved yet; supposedly by August 2 so things should get very hectic. I am not made for moving; I tire easily while Paul is running circles around me.
Best to both of you; miss you JY. Love Pam
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