TToT: The Superhero Version

What Happened?

When we last left our heroine source  she was struggling to maintain her sanity in light of illness, loss, and an insanely unresponsive health insurance system.  She had decided to take some time off in order to enjoy the zen like relaxation that only the soothing rhythmic waves of the ocean could provide. But alas her efforts were thwarted by old man winter.  source Undaunted by the attempts of the Fates to disregulate her further, she endured the loss of her front axle and a water pump in her car – a vehicle as old as her best friend Doug, and as fatigued as her own spirit. Finding a reliable mechanic she arranged for the repair of her transport.

Knowing that much of her strength is derived from the support of those around her she put out the word .  They responded in kind… providing her with information about a viable beach within forty miles of her current location. This pristine bit of coastline was untouched by our villain’s icy clutch. 

    

After a thoroughly enjoyable five hours with no one but her avian friends to share this preternatural find,

    

She once again took to the road, car intact, roads clear of all but potholes as Winter had not yet relented in his attempts to thwart her. Driving through the local metropolis of Boston, she tuned into an NPR radio call in show. As luck would have it, the Governor of that fine state was their worthy guest. Renewed by her time at the water’s edge, and ever steadfast in her primary goal to secure health insurance, she pulled off to the side of the road. With trembling hands she dialed the given number, securing FRIST place in the que to speak to her adversary (who until this time had not responded to her calls or letters pleading for his assistance.) She knew in order to gain his loyalty to her cause she would have to hit him where it hurts… his pride. She related her story of woe including her inability to secure health insurance since December despite paying every tariff required of her, and then she struck. “… I have contacted both of my state senators, two advocacy agencies and your office Governor, all of which I’m sad to say have not even responded to my inquiries. I’m not only at my wit’s end, but I’m disappointed that the agencies in place to help me feel they can’t, and my elected officials won’t. ” It was then that she was put on hold while the Governor defended himself and asked her to leave her information with the producer.*

Hoping to avoid a massive letter writing campaign in the future, and satisfied that this day she had done all within her power toward the prime directive, she continued on her journey homeward to reunite with her trusty sidekick.

What Else Happened?

I don’t have difficulty meeting people. I met and had lunch with a bit of a stoner that I met in a tattoo, vintage, head shop. The next morning I had breakfast with an environmental lawyer I met while he was investigating shoreline erosion. I later went for a walk with a woman who I helped after she got locked in a public restroom at the library… don’t ask.

I had a good time, but Im quite shockworn and need about a month to myself.  I really need to find a way to rejuvenate spiritually. I’m working on it. Suggestions welcome.

* The Governor’s Office called yesterday morning. I will fill you in next week … they are supposed to get back to me.

What Else is Going On?

The girls are getting bigger: 

Doug had a great time with Judi and Mike: 

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1. “I can’t remember the first time I heard of him.”
2. “But you don’t need to worry about that now; just try and see for yourself.”
3. “I still can’t look at a toilet without feeling the urge to stick my hand down it.”
4. “When we look deeply into such things, the blueprint for our actions can be found within the mind.”
5. “You were thinking something disgusting, don’t lie.”

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