God Knew That I Needed You

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

BOUNDARIES; Quartzsite-AZ

He's in a black mood again. He's been trading phone calls and phone texts with family members and friends, from Kelso-WA. He gets off the phone with a scowl on his face and ready barbs to spit out of his mouth. He was CLOISTERED IN THE TRUCK the other day, engaged in a 2-hour phone call with a cousin, and came back in the house ready to rumble. He started a fight BASED ON ASSUMPTIONS he had in his mind about what I would think, had he had the convo in-house.

His angry assumption, really did make me angry (1) I happen to like this cousin, though I've never met him; I have been privy to convo's between them, and have on many occasions encouraged Lynn to go see him (2) admittedly, the topic does not interest me … but the closing out and secretiveness was not necessary; and the excuse given, was inflammatorily weak (3) the eagerness to start an unnecessary fight was not deserved.

The bunk room is becoming his primary {space}, because "you are impossible to live with!" redmill men translation - "I can treat you like shit and have you smiling while I do it."

Wrong woman - wrong assumption.

Now, he feigns surprise that I am pulling back. And I'm hearing the same, worn, tune: "You just hate everyone. You're just jealous!" So, I ask him, "Who? Who do I hate? Who am I jealous of? All I know about your highly dysfunctional family and friends … is what you tell me: admittedly, what I am hearing, I do not want any part of - that does not make me 'hateful'; and though these people obviously take up a lot of space in your life and with your time … they are not everyone; they are a sad, pitiful few. Why on Earth, would I be jealous of them? Their lives are in shambles, and they are miserably unhappy people. And you are unhappy when you make contact with them; trying to make me as miserable as yu'all. I'm not engaging on that playing field. I don't want to spend my life babysitting miserable people; and I am not going to accept bad behavior from you, either. You are wrong to treat me this way, and an apology like, "I was wrong, and I'm sorry" … and actually meaning it, instead of mouthing empty words, will be accepted; and we can get back to some semblance of rational cohabitation".

He shoots off, "I'll never say that; you will never put me on a leash - I am not your pet!"

I've never kept any of my men on a leash - but I do expect them to behave and understand boundaries. Lynn has been a bachelor for decades … and from what I understand from what he has shared with me about his Past - he has never had to answer to anyone for anything. And he, like the other redmill men, seriously do consider women beneath their consideration; and beneath them in only one way that matters to them at the end of the day. Period.

It's cave man mentality.

I said, "So … what I'm hearing is that you want to be a free agent, and you only want me around if I agree to, and accept, bad behavior; and when you're feeling like a roll in the clover … I'm not okay with that. Tell you what - you keep your freedom, and I'll take space from everything, including you, until you view women in a favorable light, and you figure out exactly what you want concerning me. If Kelso and all that entails is what you want, go home. If the wild side of life is what you want, and you think marriage is a 'taming leash!" … go home, Lynn. Go be the happy fool in Kelso; parading after, and babysitting your dysfunctional family and friends. I could really use some space from all the craziness you wrap yourself with."

I'm am referring to him with the name his whacky family calls him by: I married a man named Holland … Holland was the side of him he sold me, along with a honeyed promise to build a life with me, making it clear to me "I am not like the rest of them." Lynn, the one who lives in the Past, with a past that did more than dance on the wild side of life, is not someone I recognize; or care to know, actually. Holland is loving, kind, and gentle; Holland treats me tenderly. Holland has goals, ambitions, and includes me in those plans. Lynn is self-centered, easily angered, mean-spirted, and engages in risky behavior and terrible life patterns. I prefer Holland over Lynn (Holland is his legal birth name - the name he married me with; Lynn is his middle name, and the badass side of him his family and friends  prefer; and keep whipping up to serve their  no-good-purposes): his family and friends prefer Lynn because he is their babysitter - he takes care of thorny issues, excuses rottenness, and is shamelessly taken advantage of. Family like this is a questionable "tie", and {friends} like this are not friends.

If he wants me, he has to stick with Hollandand let Lynn fall by the wayside. They are all adults - it's time they picked up after themselves and set Lynn free to become his own person, before this life in this skin, ends with his last breath: the man Elohim knows and expects Holland to be: the man I know him to be.

And that's where we're at.

E.v.e.r.y.t.i.m.e. he makes contact with these people who have a shoddy outlook concerning women, and a woefully sad view of marriage given the lifestyle they live and embrace (and I'm understanding Lynn seriously misses).

I'm not going to be like the other redmill women: accepting belittlement simply because I am a woman … and I am not going to be treated like an obedient dog that will heel when my chain is yanked … or I'm thrown a juicy tidbit, now and then, to keep me 'in line'.

Once again, Lynn is set up in the bunk room - sometimes the door is open, more often than not, it is closed.

Doors are the sacred portals to acceptance.

They draw a clear boundary between who is allowed in and who should stay out. The only people who are allowed in are those who we choose to let in. If we don’t have the time/energy to answer the door: we don’t. If someone comes to our door that makes us uncomfortable … we tell them to please stop and close it (maybe the words/meaning is more pointed). If we decide to let them in, we can agree, disagree, connect, or quarrel and know that when we’re done, our door will be there to reestablish our boundaries.

I have always had a "no closed door" policy in my homes (a closed door signifies a 'fuck you' mentality; an 'you are not important enough for inclusion' mentality - that mentality has no place in a homelife environment; 'I don't want to see you & you can't see me' mentality): Lynn is seriously, and childishly, challenging that open door policy - he is making a statement; basically he is nonverbally making a pissing against the wall statement.

For the first time in my entire life … I am allowing closed doors.

Peace is what I want in my Life now; peace is what I intend to have in my Life now.

I am allowing the closed door: for Lynn, it represents his 'right to freedom' - freedom that should not exist in a marital relationship; for me, right now; in this space and time, it represents the peace I desire.

I am tired of fighting with Lynn over things I will never accept, or be comfortable with.

The sound of silence is becoming a welcome friend.

A freewheeling life of drugs, drink, loose women, criminal motorcycle gang mentality, and lop-sided gender-based life views … is not appealing to me: I don't want to be around those kind of people: I grew up around those types of people and don't want it in my life anymore. That does not make me 'a hater!' I am a Christian. I am a high-value woman. It's a pity my husband (who claims to be a Christian, and says his entire family are Christians; go figure, considering all they embrace and excuse) doesn't understand anything at all about me and can't respect my lifestyle choice - and has no idea at all of what a true Christian, or Christian lifestyle, is.

He is used to the loosey-goosey redmill religion.

He is used to loosey-goosey vineyard religion.

He is used to the sturgis motorcycle gang religion.

He is used to the loosey-goosey oak point grange hall religion.

It is true that Christians are "saved by grace" … however, it is also true that using that grace to continue living a life of debauchery and selfish behaviors is a sin that brings shame on the Name of Christ = Christianity. I refuse to engage in delusional graces; I refuse to dishonor the Name I claim. I can love people, while steering clear of destructive lifestyles and behavior patterns. Choosing a better environment for myself, and a healthier outlook on personal well-being; is not a hateful attitude.

He was not listening to what I was clearly saying when I was talking about these things at oak pointhe was focusing on my shapely hour glass presentation.

Separation & Divorce for any other reason than adultery, is out of the question: I told him this about me, from the get-go: I am a Christian; marriage is a life-long commitment, not to be entered into lightly. This is a new, and disturbing concept to him - he is used to the redmill religion of 'easy come, easy go; and anything and everything is a go'.

Relationship advancement is stalled.

Communication has ended.

Life, in the moment, is in limbo.

This is not the type of marital relationship I had envisioned … or would have ever agreed to, had I known beforehand - but I'm in it; and leaning on Elohim's love, strength, and wisdom, to help me live through the verbal barbs, emotional withdrawals, and physical separations.

Having watched my mother and sister suffer through dangerously combative marriages (severe emotional and mental attacks, physical battering's, broken furniture, broken bones & hospitalizations, adulteries, illegitimate children, months long abandonments); I know things could be worse - and are not. For that gracious mercy, I am thankful: what I am experiencing in this moment of my life is bad - but it's not bad.

People reading this post, do not have to be agreement.

I know my husband is not a danger to me. I know that my husband is not always in a black mood. I know that my husband suffers with TBI, and that when upset gets stuck in an unhealthy mental loop. I know that eventually, when the black mood plays itself out, he will be sorry: sometimes he will verbalize that fact, other times he will simply act out his 'I'm sorry I was an AH'. But in the in-between-time, things get out-of-focus hard to deal with.

Now is reality time for Lynn; Lyn has never dealt with reality time, before. It is unfamiliar territory.

Now is space time for Val; I have never dealt with {I need space} before - before it was never necessary: most men in my past, realized that I am a good thing, and wanted to keep me. A hostile, mixed-messages union is unfamiliar territory.

So, I am slowly filling my new life with new places, new people, and new things to do – new “destination” points. A looping hike may seem like a small thing … but, it IS “a destination”; it fleshes out my days – it gives me something to do/people to see throughout the week (when Lynn broodily tosses freeze outs my way & closes himself off from me following phone convo's from his dysfunctional family and friends). Along my hike, people are happy to see me & speak pleasantries in passing: THAT makes me happy. And, I’m happy to see them too – for a brief moment in time, we’re sharing our lives: fleeting, but happening.

Monday, November 18, 2024

INSIDE DAY, TODAY; Quartzsite-AZ

The planned Daytrip through CA to Oatman & Kingman-AZ, did not happen, today: all day long, I did see an ass though - and he continues to be one :-(

Sia - 'Never Give Up' lyrics: 
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xE5z5rN6nw)

I'm getting used to the freeze-outs following phone convo's with his highly dysfunctional family members - I just ignore the churlish bad attitude, and bide my time until the black mood passes.

He can hurt me with well-aimed, barbed, words in an attempt to dominate me, when the devil rides his back and he needs to verbally lash out; but he can't break me. I am a daughter of the Most High God - Hell doesn't scare me.

Living with an ever present black cloud over my head is hard: but, I am a survivor of waaaay harder stuff than a bad attitude thrown my way. I know how to live without people in my life … my parents, siblings, and children taught me very well how to live without human connectivity.

When Holland pushes me away, and separates himself - I don't get hurt anymore; I do get frustrated because it's so childish, but I fully enjoy the peace and quiet ;-)


I have Elohim on my side & I have Yeshua to comfort me.

I am not alone; undeserved punishment doesn't affect me.

I didn't go walking today, either … strong winds and thick dust, kept me inside.

Thick dust; Quartzsite-AZ
Strong winds; Quartzsite-AZ

But, I still burned calories ;-)

Worked my stepper …

And I worked steadily to be productive:

Worked up 3 knitted donation preemie hats.
Knit Stretchy Ribbed Newborn Hat In The Round Pattern:
 (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stretchy-ribbed-newborn-hat---in-the-round)

CHOOSE YOUR HARD; Quartzsite-AZ



Marriage is hard; divorce is hard. Choose your hard.

Obesity is hard; getting - and staying - fit, is hard. Choose your hard.

Always being strapped for $$$ is hard; practicing financial disciple is hard. Choose your hard.

Communication is hard; not communicating is hard. Choose your hard.

Healing emotionally is hard; living without healing, is hard. Choose your hard.

I intend to squeeze every drop of living out of the Life Elohim gives me to live.

I choose to live a full, purposeful Life.

Wisely.




Friday, November 15, 2024

SHABBAT CONSIDERATIONS; Quartzsite-AZ

This is WHY I am an independent woman … while being a submissive Wife ;-)

On one hand, I bow in deference to my Husband's decisions, because that is what Elohim expects I do; if I claim to be daughter of His heart - and that is what my husband deserves, as he assumes leadership in our Home. On the other hand, there isn't a man on Earth I feel compelled to answer to. For anything: all the positions have been filled by the One - the only One - I seek for wisdom and direction 😉

He's always on call … and quick to come alongside me.

He never lies, cheats, or steals: He is not a man given to human weaknesses.

I know I can count on Him 100% to "come through"; there isn't a single place in my life that His presence does not fill 😁

YES … He has blessed me with a Husband: but I only answer to HIM … and only in this instance does my earth husband take second place in my Life.

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Read these out loud and be reminded of Who you serve!!  ❤️

1. Wonderful

2. Counsellor

3. Prince of Peace

4. Eternal Rock of Ages

5. King of Glory 

6. Mighty God

7. King of kings

8. Lord of lords

9. Lord of hosts

10. Lilly of the valley

11. Healer

12. Deliverer

13. Provider

14. Creator

15. Potter

16. Day Star

17. Cornerstone 

18. Prophet of prophets

19. Savior

20. I AM THAT I AM

21. Wisdom of God

22. Head of the Church

23. Governor

24. Righteous Judge

25. Protector

26. Rock of salvation

27. Shield 

28. Merciful God

29. Gracious God

30.  Faithful God

31. Giver

32. Victorious in Holiness

33. Consuming Fire

34. El Elyon

35. Jehovah Raphael

36. Jehovah Rohi

37. Jehovah Jireh

38. Jehovah Elgibor

39. Jehovah Sham ah

40. Jehovah Shalom

41. El Olam

42. Defender

43. Redeemer 

44. Comforter 

45. Trinity in Council

46. Instructor

47. Teacher 

48. Inspirer

49. Reminder

50. Invinsible God

51. Hope of Glory

52. Lion of Judah

53. Root of Jesse

54. Man of war

55. Lamb of God

56. Sustainer

57. Convincer

58. Light of the world

59. Restorer

60. Silencer

61. Stiller of storms

62. Proclaimer 

63. Father of the fatherless

64. Husband of the widow

65. Smith of heaven

66. The Way

67. The Truth

68. The Life 

69. Bread of life

70. Bread Winner

71. Champion of champions

72. Winner of winners

73. Composer

74. Author 

75. Finisher 

76. Glorious in Holiness 

77. Fearful in praises

78. Sleepless God

79. Ancient of days

80. Ageless God

81. Eternal God

82. Excellent God

83. Powerful God

84. Leader of leaders

85. Chief Inventor

86. Convener 

87. Compassionate God

88. Commander-in-Chief of heavenly host 

89. Worthy King

90. Overseer

91. Molder 

92. Shaper

93. Breaker

94. Praiseworthy God

95. Helper

96. Richer than the richest

97. Older than the oldest 

98. Trustworthy God

99. Arranger

100. Master Builder

101. Master Planner

102. Master Minder

103. Arrester 

104. Relentless God

105. Voice of hope

106. Beautiful God

107. Alpha and Omega

108.Game Changer

109. Our Refuge

110. Our fortress 

111. Our Buckler

112. Our Banner

113. Strong Tower

114. Unchanging changer

115. Rose of Sharon

116. All in All

117. Pillar of our lives 

118. The First Born

119. Lamb that was slain

120. The Glory & lifter of our heads

121. The word of God

122. Our Advocate

123. Our High Priest

124. Bishop of our souls

125. High and Lofty one

126. Almighty

127. Our Best Friend

128. On time God

129.  Lion of Judah

130.  Omnipotent

131. Omnipresent

132.  Omniscient

133. Consumming fire Adonai

134. The beginning &         the end

135.   Living water

136.   Unquenchable  fire

137. Awesome God

138.  I salute your excellency Baba

139.  Battle stopper

140.  Unquestionable  God. 

141. Jehova shikenu,

142. Mighty one in battle. 

143. Glorious in Holiness, 

144. Fearful in praises. 

145. Mighty man of valor. 

146. Miracle worker.

147. Rock of ages.

148. Merciful God.

149. Advocate.

150. Always  doing wonders.  

151. Amen and Hallelujah. 

152. Answer to prayers. 

153. Intercessor.

154. Interceptor. 

155. Balm of Gilead.

There is no one like Him. To Him be the Glory, forever, Amen

EVERYONE KNEW!

imane khelif declared male by his own medical documents:  (https://www.livemint.com/sports/news/imane-khelif-declared-male-what-did-the-algerian-olympians-medical-report-reveal-born-with-testicles-no-uterus-more-11730784624681.html)

EVERYONE KNEW IT.

This piece of shit looked like a male.

This piece of shit behaved like a male.

This piece of shit BEAT ON A WOMAN LIKE A MALE - and the crazy obamanite sector of society, watched and applauded.

I pray to God, President Trump halts the obamanite freak show bullshit, and people start behaving like rational human beings, again.

And I hope this LIAR is 100% embarrassed by the TRUTHS that have been brought to light, that HE has to repay every dollar he STOLE from illegal wins … as well as the lawsuits he pushed to grab more $$$.

My August 4th'24 Post: DUDE LOOKS LIKE A LADY? 

https://roadgypsiesvalandholland.blogspot.com/2024/08/dude-looks-like-lady.html

WIMOWEH = He Is A Lion; Quartzsite-AZ


November 14th: I think we will probably be heading down to Yuma-AZ, sometime the middle of December; the "Big Tent & RV Show" (where we had hoped to snag a buyer for Independence) won't start until January 2025 … and the dustup's here, are giving Holland breathing trouble.

Quartzsite Sports, Vacation & RV Show: 
https://www.quartzsitervshow.com/

There are dustup's in Yuma, too, but the greenery and buildings there, keep it down. Quartzsite is not a city - the buildings here are small in stature and located in small clusters in specific areas. And though there are skeletal trees and bushes - there is no green ground-hugging cover; only rocky-gritty-wilderness stretched for counties into the distance.

My lungs are holding up (no asthmatic flareups, thank the Lord), but I know the always present dust is making it's way into my airways: that can't be avoided, even if it's not felt.

So, when I left for my walk this morning, I left stealthily, so as not to wake my sleeping lion; he's been "on alert" pretty much around the clock since we arrived in Arizona (watching news of the illegal flooding border crossings in Yuma & the resulting criminal and killing activities, that have kept us out of Yuma, for any reason: he's been laser focused on keeping me out of harm's way), and he needs the deep sleep to totally rest his tired self (he's been worn to a mental frazzle; we are giddy with happiness that President Trump is once again President - relaxation reset from worries is possible again).

We both spoke these words, before 'he & me' became WE … we BOTH knew the risks of building a relationship together. AND, we both underestimated the toll TBI would take on our relationship: it's a challenge, but we're learning each other's vibes & we're gonna make it ;-)

So, I left quietly - with a quick click of the door closing … and started on what I was hoping would be a good hiking loop back home ;-)

I smiled when retrieving my walking stick from Betsy - and noticed a single feather on the ground. I knew it was a dove feather: doves are known for their gentle nature, and finding a feather represents protection, safety, or a need for self care: I always know I never walk alone when engaging in self care walkabouts … but Elohim's reminders are always welcome ;-) A gray feather means peace and harmony are on their way: thank the Lord :-D

Single feather = an encouraging reminder of divine care ;-)
The 1st leg of my hike, this morning … Plomosa Wash runs behind The Pit Stop RV Park; obviously, the waters get very high, here.
The sun's warming kiss, felt good on my skin.
We spent a month here, our first time in Quartzsite, 18 months ago; very pricey & noisy Rvr's.
Another wash; a desert wash is a dry creek bed or gulch that temporarily fills with water after a heavy rain. Desert washes are subject to periodic brief, severe,  flooding events; often just for a few hours in a year.
There, on the far corner - I spotted my landmark building ;-)
Hmmm; maybe an early Christmas Gift for Holland before we pull stakes - it would be $$$ well spent ;-)
A 3rd wash … all these waterways flood & flow into where I will be hiking; while in Quartzsite-AZ
It looks like gritty dust is being stirred up, in the distance; I hoped it was not as bad as it appeared to be …
People are arriving; soon all this barren wilderness will be packed with RV's; there won't be any sand to be seen, then.
2nd leg of today's hike; this street swings around to Freedom Park - where I normally start backtracking towards home.
Quartzsite Fire Department & Medical Center Building.
Bike-Walking Trail.
A little startle here - from a distance {it} looked like a skull; it was just a plastic bag. LOL
A mini ant-created sand crater, of the Leaf-cutter Ant; busy with morning activity …
Backyard Ant Hills/Arizona:
 (https://arizonabeetlesbugsbirdsandmore.blogspot.com/2012/04/backyard-ant-hills.html)
Looking across the wilderness towards Independence's location ;- )
Peyton Parrish - 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight' song:  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4nMm-y3TYU)

Thinking of my sleeping lion, this song immediately shot through my brain … and set the pace for the remaining steps homeward ;-)

The additional mileage was good for me - a whole body balancing: a quieting of thoughts, an invigoration of body, a recharging of spiritual meditation. Walking recharges my entire being. Walking is self-care, in it's purest form.

I met, and shared pleasantries, with strangers.

I enjoyed seeing new things; and experiencing new interests.

I looked forward to getting back to Wimoweh ;-)

Thank God,  we are laughing about relationship hiccups, now ;-)
The last leg of this hike …
There were many people on this trail …
Serious words; a sudden cloudburst creates a sudden, dangerous, flooding situation.
{Downtown} Quartzsite, in the distance …
A shady bench … but, I think I'll pass; snakebite kills, and I want to spend a little more time with my husband ;-) My lion reminded me before he went to bed last night, about the girl that was snake bit and didn't feel it because rattler's don't always buzz to announce their presence - he was letting me know he worries about me when I am hiking.
Holland is a very masculine male: he doesn't {say} - he demonstrates in subtle ways and manners. Holland is a new experience for me.
Backside of a wash #3, that I had passed over, earlier.
This saguaro cactus looks like it is worshipping Yeshua = Creator ;-)
Petra - 'Let Everything That Hath Breath' Lyrics:  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Whtc4c1XJcM)
Campers are coming in droves to stake a claim of Quartzsite desert for the next few months; a lot of people camp in vans, too.
 This roadway has a lot of steep dips and climbs - a medium cardio workout trail; I can see Freedom Park, in the distance: the last lap, homeward.
Backside of wash 2, along the main highway - about a mile back.
RC Flying Field = radio-controlled plane club; Quartzsite-AZ
Radio-controlled Aircraft
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio-controlled_aircraft)
I will visit this place, next time I walk this loop … it will add at least another 30 minutes to my hike.
The Dog Park - dog owners visit here, and their pampered pets have an actual watered grass area, to enjoy.
Yet another backside wash … this backstreet is not a place anyone would want to be when the rain's begin.
Quartzsite Town Park; Freedom Park extension.
I don't know if we will pencil this in - Holland's pain level that Day, will be the deciding factor.
This pretty little pink flowering bush is lethal.
Oleander Poisoning
(https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/poison/oleander-poisoning#:~:text=Oleander%20(Nerium%20oleander)%20is%20a,oleander%20not%20yet%20in%20bloom.)
Distance, heart rate … temperature: it all looks good ;-)
The home stretch ;-)
By the time I reached the  'Running Lizard' RV Park (about 15 minutes from The Pit Stop), my tongue was hanging out, too. LOL
I don't carry water with me when I hike (usually there are no relief stations along the way); I tap into my American Indian DNA to "go the distance" … and keep my hikes short, hydrating at home. Wilderness survival depends on the “rule of 3”, which impresses that a person can live for 3 minutes without air (oxygen), 3 days without water, and 3 weeks without food.
Back home, I checked my Hike Stats, while putting my walking stick in Betsy's back seat space.
Grateful for the extra mileage! Burning 500 calories a day = losing 1 pound a week.

Holland had cut and bagged Honeydew & Cantaloupe cubes to nourish, hydrate me, and bolster electrolytes naturally, when I returned home; he really is a keeper ;-)

Returning the remaining bagged fruit cubes to the 'fridge, I laughingly mentioned to Holland that as I turned the corner at The Sunset Grill, getting closer to home, I was thinking, "ice cream would be good about now; there should be ice cream around here, somewhere."

Holland said there was … and off we went :-D

The ice cream Shoppe we found was entertaining, as well as nourishing: it was also decorated in a pointed feminine mindset. I chuckled when we walked in … Holland immediately felt out of place. We ordered our treats, and sat outside in the covered area to savor them ;-)

I asked the woman behind the counter how long she's been working there, and she said her mother had started the business: that explained everything - she must have been a very young girl, and totally captivated by the 'Wizard of Oz' movie … hence the Ad outside, the interior decorating, and the outdoor Snowbird theme (christmas decorated fake pine tree & Grinch items).

And THEN … the hike burn meant nothing ;-)
Dorothy & Toto's Ice Cream
The Snowbird Café; #205 W Main St, Quartzsite, AZ
The interior was cute; LOTS of 'OZ' influences. Hokey, but strangely comforting. I videoed quickly because my lion was doing some quick pacing, and I was trying to avoid capturing him in frame ;-)
I had the Butter-Pecan; Holland had the Cheesecake.

Back home, I noticed that I had created a blistering situation - so, I dug out my moleskin patches to wear, when I walk the loop again.

I got a blister while hiking, so I dug these out to use when wearing shoes.

Holland posted Independence online again, for sale (hoping and praying); and sent a voicemail to his Aunt Gaye to let her know we'd be stopping by to visit with her, come Monday.

We played phone tag with Aunt Gaye … I am the only one who calls Holland, Holland - the rest of his family uses his middle name (there are 3 Holland Redmill's in his family - they each have a different middle name)

I made pizza for Supper; my lion got 2 of his favorite treats today ;-)

Holland got the lion's share … because I am determined to weigh considerably less.

Homemade Pizza, tonight: seasoned sauce, pepperoni slices, thinly chopped red onion-mushrooms-olives, grated cheddar cheese, & Parmesan cheese.
Crust pre-cooked a few minutes; sauce spread; meat & veggies added: this is the 1st time I've cooked in this oven - I watched it cautiously; regulating heat in a gas stove can be tricky.
Cheddar Cheese, melted & finished with Parmesan Cheese; the crust was done to perfection & the pizza was tasty.

And Wimoweh researched the Yuma area for a place to hunker Independence down once we get there (if she doesn't sell before our space rent here is up).

WIMOWEH = He is a lion ;-)
Sunset tonight; Quartzsite-AZ