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Yesterday I left I-40 at Gallup to cross the Navajo reservation. Was a kind of memorial trip. My father and his brother sowed their wild oats on the reservation although on the Arizona side and I grew up hearing some of his stories. I am a fan of Tony Hillerman's mysteries and he died a couple of years ago. I felt the characters I had become fond of had also died. It is a sobering truth that when an author dies all the characters who lived in his head only exist in the past tense. So farewell to Hillerman and Sergeant Chee, The Legendary Leautenant Leaphorn and Bernie. The reservation is a fascinating place. Possibly because it changes little. The land is mostly barren with far, far vistas. Dispite its lack of water and growth it ... read more

After leaving Sealy, I went to Austin and stayed at John and Beth's. They have a great place, large grounds and lots of outbuildings. They also have chickens and a small garden. Good news I got to see most of the relatives who live in Austin and attend Anna Mc graduation party. Missed Lalla and Matt's boys. Bad news I had a serious brake problem. John found me a mobile mechanic who worked most of Saturday and had me out on schedule on Sunday. Crossed most of Northwest Texas to arrive at Palo Duro Canyon on Monday. I was impressed with the wildflowers along the way. We think of blue bonnets when we think of wildflowers in Texas but there are many others. Predominate colors when I came through were Red and Yellow although there were ... read more

Have been at Sealy for a week. Have seen two baseball games and one dance recital. My grandchildren have the stomach flu so I am waiting it out to see if I get it. Thus far not.... read more