With Spring Break thrust upon us unexpectedly and delightfully, The Writer and I had to make a quick decision as to whether to spend the time traveling or staying home and the “To Do” list — yes, the “honey, do” list works both ways!
We chose Option 1 and hit the road with only a very sketchy plan. The Writer wanted to search for the Golden Cheeked Warbler in central Texas and I wanted to go see exactly what my guardian Angels protected me from in Silver City, NM. With those two goals in mind, we set off.
Ten days later, we’re home: warbler found in Balcones Canyonlands NWF, Silver City reprise playing softly on a waning breeze. Another life bird on the list and another tally mark for the Guardian Angels. While I found Silver City a wonderful place to visit, I think it is too isolated for me to live in comfortably. It is small and I liked that, but I also like being near bigger cities and towns. 50 miles from the nearest interstate…sounds wonderful but the reality, I think, is a little different. Anyway, I am over the Silver City fantasy and ready for a new one!
Two goals, two achievements, two very grateful people – home. Home to the dogs and the bird and our lovely old house and the azaleas & dogwood blooming. Home. Happy. Fulfilled. Spring Break. Everything it should be.
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