Saturday night Zippy and I went to Red Rocks for the concert.
Mavis Staples – WOW!
John Butler Trio – very good.
Michael Franti and Spearhead – TRANSCENDENT. One of the most moving experiences of my life. MF is angered by the daily dose of bullshit and criminal behavior we’ve been subjected to for the past six and a half years BUT he’s also filled with hope for the planet. He’s a minstrel bringing messages of awareness and hope to the masses, and the people respond. I absolutely recommend seeing Spearhead’s live show, especially if you’re feeling so worn down you just can’t go on. Did I mention you’ll dance?!
Wildebeest and Zebu are back from camp. I picked them up Tuesday morning. Monday afternoon I received my one and only letter from camp. It was from Zebu. Dated Friday, June 29, the letter began: “Dear Mom, For me, the past two days sucked.” He went on to document how the powdered Gatorade container he volunteered to carry on their hike up a mountain opened in his pack, covered all his stuff, and coated his arms which made him “a feast for the mosquitoes.” He listed other travails which I read through my tears. I got there early on Tuesday morning, expecting a sad little camper eager to leave the mountains. HA. We were the last family to leave. My two guys kept laughing and talking with the counselors, doing card tricks and taking photos. It’s nice having them home again.
I haven’t written a whole lot in the past few days but I did manage to get over that bad spot and find my way back into the story. I’ve gone back to keeping the book secret as I write this second draft, and it feels better. William Faulkner is doing a good job guarding the circle.
I have a new addiction. I learned about Betty Hoop when there was an article in the paper about her Bolder Boulder run. She hooped the entire 6.2 miles without the hoop hitting the ground! Anyway, I just love my hoop because it’s made for adults (heavier) and stays up when I twirl. I always thought I couldn’t hoop but now I can go nonstop and am feeling all sorts of stomach muscles I haven’t used in years. Hooping mellows me out but also energizes me at the same time. Plus, it makes me smile! (If anyone is interested in getting one, the GAIAM hoop/DVD was on sale for $24.50 when I ordered by phone. I haven’t used the DVD yet, am having fun just twirling and staring into space).
Tomorrow morning we take off for a week in Yellowstone and Montana. It turns out
will be in the same Yellowstone lodge at the same time! We’re going to meet! I’m so excited! Can you tell?!
I’m taking my travel hoop on the trip. Hooping next to the geysers! (Right. As if Wildebeest and Zebu would allow that).
Wishing you all a wonderful week.