I spent the weekend doing my first long distance cross country drive. I had never done this before, 10 hours in a car, and I have to say it was really , really fun. Me and Sister #2 went down to Indiana to see Sister #1 and I have learned many valuable lessons. How to find food. How NOT to pick a hotel. ( they were nearly sold out, and gave us the ” Jacuzzi Suite” which would have been fun had it not been 3 in the morning and me and my sister ) I have learned what it means when people say ” The Wind Was Howling ” ( all darn night in Hotel Hell ) And I have learned how far Prius can go on Empty ( LONG way , fortunately )

We went fossil hunting and I now have a fine collection of really weird little things and I got to see my first covered bridge. ( always wanted to see one )

I think everyone ought to go on a cross country drive. It sounds silly, I know, but I feel more confident, and stronger and like I can handle anything life throws at me. It was a healing sort of trip. I feel like I can do anything and go anywhere. Without a plane and someone to pick me up. Nice metaphor that, without someone to pick me up.

AND I made it back home before the first real snowstorm of the season. Barely.

Some nice kids showed up this morning offering to dig out my steps, drive and sidewalk, depriving me of the opportunity to get a nice workout, but since they did not dig out the car, I am off now to do that. Hope your day is as fine.

Love, driving and snow,
Lorraine