There are countless stories throughout history but they are variations of the same themes – seven of them to be exact.* One of them is “Voyage and Return” in which the hero(es) venture out from home and eventually return – always transformed.
This morning we start a three-day-long Journey to Michigan to attend Mother’s memorial and close down her house. Like all good journey stories there will be unexpected turns and even peril. We have to travel through hostile territory (Texas and Oklahoma) during a pandemic while driving a rental SUV with California license plate). I hope there is no shooting.
On the positive I have three ten-hour days to ponder life and write entries and post them at night from seedy covid19-free hotels (or so I hope).
Wish us luck !
Spo
*The Board of Directors Here at Spo-Reflections has asked me to charge reasonable attorneys fees for curious Spo-fans who want to know what they are. To save on Danegeld I suggest you look it up on DuckDuckGo.
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July 14, 2020 at 7:47 AM
David Godfrey
Enjoy the journey, look forward to your adventures from the road.
July 14, 2020 at 9:44 AM
Bob Slatten
Safe travels.
July 14, 2020 at 9:49 AM
Mistress Borghese
Oh you poor things….to drive thru Texas. I’d go out of my way before driving through there. Safe travels none the less dear.
July 14, 2020 at 10:04 AM
Jennifer Barlow
Safe travels, Spo.
July 14, 2020 at 10:24 AM
anne marie in philly
a stress-free journey, I hope, awaits you. seeing father spo will be good. I hope you find that marionette you desire.
July 14, 2020 at 11:09 AM
Moving with Mitchell
May the road trip be cathartic. I would LOVE a road trip right now. Obviously for better reasons than yours. Will be thinking of you.
July 14, 2020 at 11:46 AM
rjjs8878
Road trips can be adventurous. Be safe!
July 14, 2020 at 4:50 PM
Steven
How long can you hold your breath?
July 14, 2020 at 5:45 PM
Steven
May the innkeeper rise up to meet you.
May the maid’s flatulence be always at your back.
May the shower head spray warm upon your face;
The rains fall soft upon your windshield.
And until we meet again,
May God keep the coronavirus out of your reach.
July 14, 2020 at 8:09 PM
larrymuffin
Bon Voyage! Be safe!
July 14, 2020 at 9:25 PM
wcs
Just don’t put the ring on. The agents of the dark orange lord will be drawn to its power.
July 15, 2020 at 1:02 AM
Parnassus
I’ve never had a car trip that long. I know that horrors of the trans-Pacific run, which admittedly is shorter, but with no comfort or chance for sleeping. It will be much better with a companion along. I recommend taking lots of no-mess snacks (pretzels, goldfish crackers) to up your energy and keep the driver alert.
–Jim
July 15, 2020 at 4:33 AM
Lori
Safe travels to you! Looking forward to some wonderful adventure stories as you make your way across the US. Wave as you come through Illinois.
July 17, 2020 at 12:02 PM
Old Lurker
How has the trip been so far?
July 17, 2020 at 4:17 PM
Mildred Ratched
Texas? Oklahoma? Wow! That’s all I’ve got to say. Stay safe.