- It doesn’t hurt to turn 60 when you are with good friends, doing fun things in interesting places.
- I really prefer the mountains to the desert; it was wonderful to see Bodie, Mono Lake, Convict Lake (and so-so to see the Devil’s Postpile), but I don’t feel a desire to return to those places. I’m glad they are there for folks to enjoy, but I’ll choose another destination next time.
- It is time to think about painting larger. Why? Not sure yet, just thinking it is time. More will be revealed in the fullness of time.
- My friend Lupe and I are almost twins–how could I not know this after 6-7 years of friendship?? Why is this so fun to know? Dunno–it just is!
- Symphony orchestras can rent movies without the music and then show the movie while playing the score live. What?? And who knew that the Tulare County Symphony could sound just like the London Symphony? I don’t really like action movies, but Raiders of the Lost Ark was a very fun movie to watch at the symphony (with Lupe, my almost twin!)
- Deer eat chrysanthemums, broccoli, comfry leaves, and sweet potato vines. Boy am I mad.
- I still love country music – thought I had outgrown it, but nope. My current song obsession is called “Ain’t No Grave” by Molly Skaggs, daughter of Ricky. Oh my goodness.
- A group called Business Networking International is working to form a chapter in Visalia. I have lost most of my Visalia business connections, and am trying the group out as a way to stay in contact with people in the seat of Tulare County. As great as Three Rivers and Mineral King are, they just aren’t quite big enough.
- Hiking Buddy and I talked about podcasts while on our road trip. I looked up speaker/writer/life coach Mel Robbins to see if she has one, and she does! She is like a nice version of Dr. Laura, helping people solve their problems. Mel Robbins is a wise, energetic, no-nonsense but kind person with a lot to teach people. It is actually a TV show but you can listen to it as a podcast.
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Happy 60th, Jana! I agree — turning 60 while in the company of those you love can really take the sting out of it. When I turned 60 my daughters took me on a long weekend getaway. It was wonderful! Glad you had such a great time too!
Loved hearing about the symphony who provided the live musical score for a movie. Wow, I didn’t know that was done anywhere either. What a cool experience!
Blessings to you during your 61st year, my friend!
Thank you, Cheryl! I believe you aren’t all that far ahead of me in years, probably just a few months. And a big birthday deserves a big weekend.
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