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

I woke up late & still was sleepy when I got on my bike…I guess I’ve had no time yet to watch dead flowers grow :) How’s your Wednesday, RJR? Happy August 1st, too! Man, I’m glad July moved through. Many joyful moments, but it was a bit of a toughie, too. I get this feeling August is gonna be way better :) I heard several planes this morning…did you feel an extra spring in your smooth swagger steps? I hope so :) I took about 50ish minutes to ride here. Not bad at all; better than I thought it might be. I focused on endurance distance & good form over speed. I laughed at how I’d forgotten all the things that go through my mind, body, & soul during the course of a ride, but I welcomed biking riding voice back into my head committee because I’d rather hear its groans, gaffs,& give-ups combined with its singing, joyful, grateful accomplishments than what some of my other committee members ‘encourage’ me to do. I feel great! I hope you do, too, my joy! I’m gonna run to change the sprinklers, trudging like a cowgirl with her rubber boots on through the pasture, give my best regards to the 3 cows – maybe we’ll have a brief chat :), all the while I’ll be loving life, smiling & thinking of you! I’ll try to give you a brief hello before I head out of here in time to ride, shower, & get to catering lady by 4. I hope your day is progressing nicely & thanks, ‘cuz when I say that I imagine you smiling & I smile, too. Talk in a bit! P.S. Already enjoyed Rock ‘N Roll Jesus / Burning Love – thank you, my sweet & I’ll be watching more throughout my day. Love you :)

I’m sitting on my recliner I pulled out to the top of my driveway :) & am enjoying the cooling MT evening breeze & the sun setting over the Bitterroots. The birds are chirping & playing. Ah, the peace. I hung out with my neighbor, Keith (58), who rides the Yamaha. We sat in his living room while his 2 youngest boys (9 & 10) finished their dinner. The oldest I knew from school days. Rachel stopped by on cat fight night to borrow his phone & told him I was pissed at her & she didn’t know why & then said I was getting married…to the occasional-use phone guy. WTF??? He & I both cracked up; he said he woulda slapped me upside the head if it were true, but he knows crazy Gills & her family quite well, so when Gills told him the same thing, he told her it wasn’t true either. He’s another angel & will help me with the motorcycle. He shared more of his family story (while he enjoyed an ice cream bar & gave me his last orange dreamsicle –lifetime fav). His 2nd wife died from cancer shortly after giving birth to their 2nd son (widowed when boys were 18 months & 2 yrs). He lived in bubble gum’s house, but sold it shortly after & bought the 1 in the picture. His parents met while in the Army & several of his brothers have served. He owns a flooring store here (& showed me pictures of his 5 kids from 1st marriage).We spoke of our appreciation of old school family values & he said they didn’t mess with his mom because she was so quick to smack them upside the head for improper manners, etc. that he said she musta had 14 foot arms. :) He encouraged me to keep my head up because he’s witnessed the drama. Felt good to talk to someone sane. Gills came to water the grass at her old house (1st time all summer) so it was to spy on me, but I’m playing ball with Sonya & writing to you. Then, denial mom came over to say bubble gum’s home (she isn’t happy) but told me of the no contact order. Same body language (with Gills in the background) so I took Big G’s clue & didn’t enter the drama.

We both have great scopes today! (This source is MSN.com/living/horoscopes). I combined yours again (Sunsign/Love/Career): “Remember that the important thing isn't necessarily what you're doing but the people you're with, Capricorn. There's a great deal of passion in the air today that you can latch onto and put to good use. Have fun and remember to smile. You can make a great deal of progress toward your goals as long as you stay motivated. Connect with others and feel the strength of shared resources. Sometimes you may justly be accused of sitting through a romantic evening with the Moon full out in the sky, and not even notice that touch of magic. Therefore this is to remind you to perceive what is in the air today. Don't have your sights set too far into the future, because what is immediately at your feet holds a great deal of power and mystery. Other people will be willing followers today, so this is a good time to implement one of your new ideas. Feel free to lead the pack. You are the pied piper with a band of people behind you being lured by the music you make. Play louder than usual.” I liked the have-fun-smile part :) as well as the allure of your music, which is so true! I hope you are playing louder than usual…I don’t know how you can do more, but I have faith in you and your artistry so I hope you’re rockin’ it even more! Ok, well, I better head to the store & get home to get some stuff done. I bike to the Summerfield’s tomorrow mid-morning & meet with Stevi catering lady at 4. Busy day :) But, one, ok probably two more FOREVER views & then off on the she-corners-so-beautifully Bianchi to the store wearing Johnny Cash black & my Choppers :) Until tonight my love…

Hello, RJR & Happy Tuesday! I hope your day is not a bother :) & includes good things for you. Dallas & Karen will have their neighbor turn off the water at night so I only have to bike once a day. Plus, upon their return, they’re going to help me fix the car so I have transportation again. They’re beautiful angels. I also received a call back from a woman I’d talked to about helping with her catering (Deli days experience), so more income is on the way about which I am very happy. Because of the biking & caring for D & K’s home the next 3 days, I’ll continue to prepare for the sale but won’t have it until the following weekend. It gives me more time to cull out of the house more stuff as I prepare for moving. I have to find someone who can drive a motorcycle so I can get it to 318 from the P.O.’s office, so I’m working on that, too. Lots to do, but I ROCK ON, putting my best-I-can-do one foot forward at a time. I stopped after my first Michelob at DG G’s realizing I’d reached my limit & didn’t want anymore. She was so good to me, my angel DG G, for cooking yummy stuff, giving me a green sweater, & allowing me to massage her feet to ground me. She also turned off the air conditioner so the sound & vibration I could hear & feel as I sat outside wouldn’t add to a big TN episode. God is good to me. We talked, I self-massaged my neck & shoulders, & felt more peaceful listening to the waterfall pond. I could tell by his eyes, her husband was a good man, but she shared more. He gave 70% of his liver to his dying mother, who is now thriving. He suffered a bowel obstruction as a result, gaining over 50 pounds in 3-5 days, & suffered dr. malpractice when undergoing treatment, but refused to sue because it would tarnish the principal of saving his mom’s life. He also lost 2 lucrative jobs as a result which is why he’s in ND & they’re making do with her being here. I guess that’s why I know he’d met you; I could see it in his eyes, the eyes of another strong, kind, sweet man.

Well, I hope you enjoyed the it’s-all-about-me-that’s-the-extent-of-my-version-of-drama-is-that-I-tell-you-how-hard-it-is-without-you-but-i-keep-putting-one-foot-forward-after-another Anna drama show. If you’d like a refund, please check with the manager on your way out. :) We’re about ready to eat so I don’t have to say good night yet…yippee! Oh, I hope you like body massage and energy work; it is the thing that grounds me the most. You can blame my mom, if you like; she always asked us kids to rub her neck and head. I guess I stuck with it. Georgeann appreciated my dedication. Don’t get me wrong, I need a massage, but I need to give massage a lot to balance; non-sexual body massage and energy work is the best medicine for my TN. Ok, I got a taste of this Suddenly Salad pasta dish which I’ve never had before, yummy! And guess what? Yep, it has bacon in it. It’s delish! And yes, I’m giggling and smiling. I’ll talk to you after dinner, my sweet.