Live from the Artists Den: Kid Rock - "Rock N Roll Jesus"

Ain’t no bother here in Anna World :) Sonya got her bath & lots of barking & fun! I’m working with her on sign language for going to swim & no bark. She gets pretty excited around water & always asks permission to go in…cute for a while & then she has to tell me how awesome playing in the water is, but sometimes the barking gets a bit much, so she’s handling the training quite well. I tried to renew the car tag but the computers are down, so here I am at River Rising with a double shot Americano & the-who-could-resist-the-butterfly-orange-frosted-sugar-cookie & then getting to talk with you!?! Could the day be better? Well, actually, I’m loving the scarf (I didn’t expect to win, but wanted to do my $1 part to help with the new library building fund) & as I stopped to pick up my computer I’d left there so I didn’t have to carry it on the walk, I found a Thomas Jefferson/Lady Liberty coin which my credit union had hid several of around town in celebration of the Creamery Picnic. I believe He’s already opened the gates to the Wonka Factory :)…”Little surprises around every corner, but nothing dangerous.” Linda just called so she’s on her way to pick me up to head back to Stevi, so I just wanted to say hello quick & tell you I love you & hope your day is fantastic, as well! I’ll probably do a couple of things at 318 & then bike to the Library to spend more time with you. I’m also going to try to get you Bowmanville bio sometime on Thursday so you have a bit more time to peruse, for I don’t know when you head out, etc. I hope your week in preparation is going well & you’re looking forward to rocking the boots off of all your fans…our precious Villagers… & spreading joy to all their hearts. I’ll talk to you in a bit. Lots of love, my joy! P.S. She’s here & I just signed in to post but I’ll DEFINITELY hurry to the library because I want to see what you posted about your pa :) Thanks in advance!!! Love you bunches!

Good morning, my love!!! I slept perfectly…thank you :) Ummm, the only thing about D3 is that it’s way too short :) But, that’s why I have it recorded. How was your sleep? I hope you feel very rested & ready for your day. I hope nothing is bothersome to you on this Tuesday. How’s your album coming along? Feeling good about it? I know you said you were excited & inspired, so I hope your feelings continue. Thank you for working so hard to share your artistry with us. You inspire. And amaze. I planted my feet happily & solidly on the ground this morning. I’ve watered my plants, made my to do list, read my devotional & other things, but talking to you was the first thing I wanted to do. I’m in the process of walking Sonya & getting a few other things knocked off my list while I’m out & about. I thought I’d talk to you while it was cool & then head to ‘air conditioned’ 318 to get some more things done. I guess it’s true…You can’t hold a good woman down. Can you tell what a good night’s sleep can do for me? Positivity recharged :) I suppose an occasional bummer day is good for balance. They’re rare, though. I’ve a bunch of organizing, sorting, & packing to do, but piano playing is on my list, too. Yippee! I may run with Linda to Hami later this afternoon to register the car since its tag expired while it was out of commission. I’ll talk with you throughout my day to check in to see how you’re doing. I hope my talking to you today isn’t a bother :) I love you, my ANGEL, & am working diligently, intelligently, calmly & speedily to tie things up here so I can ROCK ON. I thought about it last night & this morning…I’ve done a lot harder things than just tying things up here…& I’m extremely motivated so, yep, the devil’s pretty pissed off this morning :) I hope for you, my dear friend, a wonderful Tuesday. I hope things go smoothly, calmly, & happily for you. Did you put those twinkling stars in the sky for me last night? How kind. They were beautiful. Thank you, my sweet.

I’m a bit better after my shower, bike ride to the library & talking to you. I also have lots of artistry that’s swirling in my head (2000’s & music), but I’ll see what I can fit in with my busy day. I’m jotting down notes as they come to me, but I need some time to pull them together. My TN toothache I’m keeping at bay (I need a bit of dental work probably, too, but that’s for another day), but I’m breathing more deeply & always feel better connected to you. Sonya’s walk is tomorrow morning but we’ll play ball at the house later. It’s clouded over a bit today with supposed rain this afternoon. I’m doing ok & I believe the next few focused days of getting things done in the house will help a lot. I just keep moving & doing. I know I don’t want to stay past the 31st & I have dream plans, but I know it’s His timing & financing so I’m being as patient as possible & going to try to balance it with fun, including my own music. I realized last night I haven’t been doing my own & I miss it so it’s heading towards the top of my to do list. DG G’s birthday is today & she’s heading home from Arizona with her granddaughter. She was visiting her daughter & granddaughter since last Wednesday, so even though she’ll be a bit busy with her granddaughter, it’ll be nice to have another angel here with me. When it’s time, I’ll ask Bubble gum’s Tillman (T) to maybe help me with a few bigger things that need to get out of the house for the sale, but that’s probably next week. I’ll check in again later tonight after Missoula but hopefully before D3. I hope you are having a beautiful day, my love, & you also feel your angels surrounding & supporting you. You are a part of my every thought, word, & deed. You are a beautiful soul & a great man. Ok, I’m finally smiling now, thinking of you & your smile. Until later, my joy, my friend, my love…thank you for listening.

Steve said I could leave Sonya with Rachel so I could find a place to live, but I told him in her current state of mind, I would not, for he & I have worked too hard to raise her. I would only hand her off to his youngest brother, Chris, if needed. He asked I be nice to her & I said I had, but that I was also being firm because no one, including her family, was willing to help her & she needs guidance. I said if she needs to hate me for being firm with her, I’m ok with that because I love & care for her that much. He was a bit resigned to Connections Corrections, & I said it’s ok to live in reality, but it doesn’t hurt to dream either & he seemed to have a bit more hope again. He can be a glass half empty outlook when it comes to dreaming, but he’s changing & growing. I re-read your post again…thank you. I believe in your artistry, your entrepreneurial spirit, your heart & your soul…so I believe in what you will do. You amaze me. I believe in you, RJR. I’ve started my preliminary Rodriquez research. Thank you, my inspiration, my joy. Did you hear my I love you’s on THE WIND? I finished my 2nd panty, my ANGEL EYES are tired & my yawns are overtaking me, so TIME IS LOVE & I’m off to walk to 318 thinking of you & to hang with Sonya. I’ll watch a bit of the Olympics & if time, the good parts of Joe Dirt in anticipation of tomorrow :) I’ll probably fold my laundry, too. I’m trying to balance my excessive responsibility with a little fun, too. It’s hard for me & I can work myself up into a TN tizzy, but I’m trying as hard as I know how. No matter what, you have a permanent invitation to COME OVER whenever you want, you are always welcome. Just PONTOON chair danced :) Since it is getting later, I’ll say GOOD NIGHT, my love. I love spending my hours with you, ANGEL. You make me smile. You are precious…& so loved. I hope your pillow tenderly rests your head, your bedding keeps you comfortable & protected, you feel my love, & you have Sweet Dreams, my Beloved, Sweet Dreams.

Ok, this whole spontaneous thing I’m starting to really enjoy…Jack was gone so I thought I’d have a puff, but then saw a beautiful bright yellow with black trim & interior Camero 350 SS pull up to the Brewery & in another vehicle Silke’s husband, Robert , too, so I thought, well, today is supposed to be a day of rest, & I really haven’t rested enough, nor had enough fuel…so thinking there’s a pork chop in every beer, it would help my TN symptoms & I’d get to talk with you again, here I am with a Panty. :) A woman came up to me & asked if I had been the school secretary for she recognized my face. She said she always felt comfortable with me & happy I knew her son when she would call in, so she wanted to thank me & update me. I spoke with Angela as she told me Colten is trying high school in Pocatello & living with his dad, & said she’d give him some leeway but will get him back here if he starts getting into trouble. Angela was holding her new 6 month old boy, Ian, & re-introduced me to her husband, Jarrett. Both such kind people. Jarrett was a good influence in helping raise Colten & feels he’s his first son & his face beams when he speaks of him & it continues to beam as he walks around with young Ian. They both said they recognized me by face, but noticed right away the significant physical changes I’d made. I thanked them for their kind words. It’s nice…very quiet here, less than 10 people & very chill. I’ll stay for a bit so I can talk with you more, but I need to step outside quick for a break from the air conditioning. I left my sweater at home. I’ve also had a gifted sweater for over a week & haven’t put it on, so either tonight or I’ll save it for Yippee D3 Monday. I’m going to listen to the trailer again & check out the site & comments a bit. I haven’t been able to for a while, so I’ll be spending my time with you. I love spending my Sunday with you. Smiles, hugs, & kisses!