Larger Than Life Bookstore

went to Powells today and you know bookstore is large when you get a interior map of the building with all the sections indicated by a certain color...unreal place. Ode to this bookstore! I am feeling so over stimulated with all the new places, faces, transportation....and just starting to view apartments. L has been in Chicago and she is coming back tonight...yea! good nite...it started out cold but as the day progressed it got warmer....this is certainly going to be the biggest change...oh well....this desert rate can take it...so..."the times they are changing"

597sq feet

I went looking today for apartments in downtown p...omg....sticker shock...the first place was basically the size of a shoe box..seriuosly, the next one was more like a carry over from my past (a long time ago)...so, wish me luck...I hope tomorrow will be more fruitful...the first one was 21 stories up. brand new, nice view of the river and both mountains BUT IT IS LIKE A MATCHBOX WITH A VIEW....it is two blocks from my new job...so...so, I really need to find other places that I can at least fit my kitchen table in plus one chair....HELP HP....Also, I walked so much today that I can barely walk or move right now....so, that is a great part of potentially living downtown but I need to work up to it...PRAY FOR ME. Send square feet to me....really lovely to spend time with d and h today...d is a wonderful cook...h is certainly growing up...she is so cute and such a wonderful kid...just love her..

Portland or Bust

I am flying to Portland tomorrow and I am thrilled to see l,d,h...a time to find a place to live....the transition is happening...went to my last soc/sw faculty meeting today and brought everyone pizza...w gave me a big bear hug afterwards and I started to cry and b gave me a bigger hug! She understood the full meaning of this last meeting for me. People are coming by, sending me e-mails, phone calls to let me know how they are feeling...everyone basically is very happy and see it as a wonderful opportunity for me but it is still a loss...AND A HUGE CHANGE FOR ME in EVERY WAY POSSIBLE. I am transplanting myself and starting a new adventure in my life...as b said last night; "I am reinventing myself"....I like that image. So, wish me luck with my apartment looking with I get to Portland. Walk in Beauty

A Poem For My Friends/A Dine Woman Blessing

Sweet Poem from bg If I could catch a rainbow I would do it just for you And share with you its beauty On the days you're feeling blue. If I could build a mountain You could call your very own; A place to find serenity, A place to be alone. If I could take your troubles I would toss them in the sea, But all these things I'm finding Are impossible for me. I cannot build a mountain Or catch a rainbow fair, But let me be what I know best, A friend who's always there. As you have been for me.

In NAU News Today

Good luck, Charlotte Charlotte Goodluck, professor of social work, is retiring after 21 years at NAU. A reception in her honor is scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, May 2, at The Inn at NAU. What an honor....

It Is Happening All Around Me-All The Time-I Am Moving

Boxes all around me now! A said I need to return at least once a year to THE PLACE. Touch the earth, say a prayer, and take it into my spirit and heart...yes, she gets it! I feel between flying and floating and landing and taking off all at the same time. It will all work out. l was very reassuring today...she gets it too. Started my steps today (4500) and logging my food...self care....Driving home tonight from the other side of town...the moon is full tonight...so beautiful...love it. La Luna! La Luna! Thank you to HP for all these gifts of life, love, and laughing...I am moving to a city with 7 urban bridges! and Mt. Hood.

Old Friends Return to Hopi

My dear and longtime friends, a and b have returned to Hopi. We had bkfast at Brandy's and just talked and talked...they both look really good....lov them both. Been packing all day. I have had six individuals look at my furniature re Craig's list...so thanks to a for listing my stuff; sold one bookcase. Slowly but surely it is happening..c came over for a visit...so, let go and more let go....

Closing Shop

Helped MM today to move from north campus to a dorm near the Inn. I am going to miss her so much; went to Zane Gray with C and A tonight and just talked and talked....just love them both...might have a home for S and BS....it is going to take me some time to get use to that idea--S & BS going to another family....slow down cg..it will all be ok and actually WONDERFUL. The wood for the living room arrived today at Homedepot...yea! z will be putting it in prety soon....

YouTube - America in a Different Mirror with Ron Takaki

YouTube - America in a Different Mirror with Ron Takaki

Yellow Joy

What a treat to go outside this morning and see the flowers from the bulbs I planted last fall; they are real and beautiful and pure. Life and the will to grow in spite of snow, snow, snow, cats, dogs, people, heat, bugs, fear, loss, noise, train noises, cars going by, lunar eclipes, stars, grass, rocks, drainage problems, crying, you name it and THOSE SWEET BLUBS HAVE GIVEN US LIFE AND COLOR! What joy! Thank you to mother earth and father sky. My mother used to plant blubs; it just took me a bit longer...these are in her honor! thank you to hp for them coming up while I am still here to witness the process.....

Who Discovered TMJ? & Why Do I Have it Now?

Unreal to have TMJ---my right jaw is in so much pain I can barely move my jaw or eat or smile or yell or almost anything to do with my jaw...I have never had such an affiction....it may be caused by STRESS...which I have a lot of lately. OMG what a pain it is! Even flossing hurts....that is way too much information isn't it? Dear friend, sh was in town tonight; so nice to laugh and talk with her about me being "transplanted" to Portland....My bulbs in the front are about ready to BLOOM. What fun that will be....I planted them last fall and now they are almost ready to show their stuff...the buds look yellow....maybe within the next day or so...life coming up from the earth! Thanks to I for getting my computer working again..what a friend to have. Love H's hair cut...looks so cute...(PS...I forgot to tell you that I received an A on my last Spanish test)...so happy...yo tengo muy feliz. I think that is the way, but not sure....that is why I am in the 101 class. Adios and hasta manana!

Who in the world said to do this? in one semester!

retire relocate travel interview take a spanish class get a new job PACK say good bye say hi may 24th leave UU leave Democ adios to ll rent house get house goodbye to l artbychar blog read blogs do art sell on craigslist sell on nau classified keep up with nau job keep up with nacrp water the plants self care plan for every detail address change new bank new medical it goes on and on! contact movers feed and love furry beings basically---CHANGE MY ENTIRE LIFE! what is all of this? or who is trying to do this? and WHY AND WHY NOT! OMG SEND HELP, RELIEF, FRIENDS, SUPPORT, HUGS, LOVE, EMAILS, CALLS, FUZZY STUFF, JOY, HUMOR, GUIDANCE, BOXES, MEALS, ETC. DITTO, DITTO, DITTO

yo hablo espanol....si y no

Had my third test in my Spanish class and I think I did much better than the last time; (or I hope so!). Went to the UU Board meeting tonight and they are making plans for June and July and I will not be here...that feels odd! I will be in Portland...my last meeting will be in May...spent most of the day studying Spanish...it snowed today! That sure is Flag in April! Just don't know what is going to happen....anyway nite nite---lov the chicken, l, d, and h! Flag allows them in the city too...I love chickens! Maybe I will have some in the apartment/condo??? that would be so funny....

Can't Believe It: I am Moving 2 h20

I started to pack and now my house is starting to have several "bare walls" ...selling furniture on craig'slist seems to be working...had a call from the ad within 2 hours; sold some stuff to an ole friend from the Flag A Club--tv, dresser, etc. drove to sedona over weekend to sell an item to a person there; what an adventure this is becoming; I decided to get rid of most of my stuff and start a new up there....no more ugly, used stuff...spent most of day with b due to a dog bite she got last night from walking her dog, c...who just had surgery on his leg...trying to study for a espanol exam tomorrow but having a hard time concentrating anymore...I think I will leave most of my stuff here so I don't have to worry about getting a place large enough...will be going to p at the end of april to look for a place with l and d. what a change this is going to be; everyone wishing me the best of luck and saying it is a great opportunity--I agree but it will be up and down with saying goodbye and making new friends in a completely new place...looking at apartments, condos, townhouses, etc. so life is full! very excited to say the least! friends are leaving empty boxes on my front yard so that is really helping me...packing a few boxes each day so it will not be so crazy at the end...or at least I hope not...good nite

NAU Retirement Dinner

Talked with NAU benefits this morning and they told me that NAU was holding their retirement party at Forest Highlands...I went with Maria and Bren...it was a wonderful event; saw others from SBS; had an outstanding time; they gave me a present that was a beautiful cherry wood box with a picture of Ole Main on the front and a mirror on the inside and a box area to put stuff; I love it. Everyone is so excited about my new adventure; mixed of course, both sad and happy for me. I basically had a great time in spite of only hearing about it this morning; they had my bio in an insert in the program and it was very nice; Ron Pit forgot to say my name and Bren went over to the BIG table and he then remembered to call me; they announced I was going to Portland State University to be "the chair" of a new social work department" (kinda right but not; so cute); I stood next to President Haegar and a professional photographer took our picture. We had salmon and beef and cheesecake...I gave flowers to several people as my gift to them---a lovey night! Saw Karen Pugelisi, Suzanne Maxwell (she reminded me that I saw her in a park in Portland); Larry Gould and many others. I am really tired but so excited at the same time; Warren my chair sent an email to everyone this afternoon about me retiring...! Had a call from Becky and an email from Karla tonight...I am thrilled about it all...it feels so right now. Thank you HP....