May 1, 2016, Prescott- Yes, I shall certainly backtrack and tell of my ten-mile round trip in Black Canyon, yesterday. I will do so tomorrow, or Tuesday. Today, though, bear me with me, as May unfolds itself.
I certainly had a good start to the month of amazement- enjoying a breakfast at Zeke’s, where I sat at the counter, surrounded by the constant motion and banter of beautiful women who were working hard, very hard, as I enjoyed my Chorizo Scramble, with sourdough toast and coffee. Zeke’s is always packed in the morning, on Sunday, particularly.
Then, it was off to Montezuma Well, about fifty minutes from here, for a brief meeting with Baha’i friends who were gathered for sacred readings, followed by a picnic lunch. I ate enough to be polite, of course, but the real reason for my being there was to connect with those who have taken up residence in Keams Canyon, where we once lived. There is an in-gathering, of sorts, taking place. I am again connected with some of my former students, now adults with their own families- gladly telling me of their ups and downs. I will go back up there on May 20-21, and join in a devotional meeting.
Back in Prescott, shortly after 2, I was able to attend most of our own community’s Twelfth Day of Ridvan observance, again with sacred readings, commemorating the departure of Baha’u’llah and His entourage from Baghdad, onward to Constantinople (Istanbul).
This month will find me largely at Prescott High School, with four days at Mingus Springs. Travel means a day in Phoenix, for a wellness check; the aforementioned jaunt up to Keams Canyon- and Holbrook; and at the end of the month, a drive up to Reno, to help an old friend move from there to Carson City.
Reading-wise, I continue with “All The Light They Cannot See”, “The Billionaire’s Vinegar”and begin “Moral Tribes”, by Joshua Greene, which explores the concept of Us and Them, as well as “Gravel Ghosts”, a recent anthology of poetry by Megan Merchant, about which, more tomorrow. Those will be my May reads.
Well, work will be beckoning soon, so time to get to sleep. Merry May, all.
Happy May!
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To you as well, Carol.
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It is nice to connect with students who are adults now. I am sure they may have got a lot of good advise from you.
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So they now tell me.
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Sounds like good company and good reading. Moral Tribes intrigues me. Happy travels!
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Indeed, they are. I will be sure to absorb a fair amount of wisdom, from “Moral Tribes”.
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What fun to reconnect with your former students and to see how your influence affected their lives!
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It is a rare gift for an educator to enjoy!
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