Picaresque

Picaresque is the adjective to describe writings about a common or low character who survives the pitfalls of life through luck or good fortune. My travels, interests, my animals, my photographs, my wonderful friends and family are featured.

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Location: Arapahoe, Wyoming, United States

(Note: Blogs read from bottom to top; scroll down for beginnings, scroll up for most current.) After 30 years in public administration and four degrees, as well as numerous workshops with luminaries in Education and Public Policy, life in a slower lane became a goal. Most recently I have done policy writing and consulting for the Northern Arapaho and Eastern Shoshone Tribes. Mostly, I am just coasting slowly and gently downhill these days-seeking joy where I can find it before the glorious ride ends.

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Wowza

UPS is busting their buns- my orders are arriving before promised dates. The Canon S10 took the above picture though it has been mangled to fit on the Internet. I'm going to enjoy this camera too. I looked high and low for some of my other cameras. I want to teach a class at John Prince park on digital pictures and staying in touch via the Internet and "hands on" would be nice.. I know I contemplated leaving some in Florida and did leave some but I am flummoxed about which ones. I can't believe I left my C2100UZ but I am not finding it.

I am in pretty good shape for taking out of here as soon as my high quality pharmaceuticals arrive. Meanwhile, I accepted Don and Delores's invitation for Turkey Dinner tomorrow. Some Casper friends are coming up too. I turned down an earlier invitation because I thought I would be driving on Thanksgiving. I expect to enjoy the day but part of me wishes I were able to be burning up highways because a late Friday or early Saturday departure is going to put the pressure on the December 2, deadline. Then too, it is getting plumb bitter when the Sun goes down.

I needed to make a water run and get some hamburger for the dogs so I decided to give my gut a real job after its rest and went to the Casino for the $13.00 prime rib dinner. Way good. Doggies got scraps. I saw lots of people and the place just makes me smile. Talk about sudden integration of town and rez! Some high-spirited Native American high school kids, duded up and dated were giddy with excitement. The large but attractive Native American hostess quickly dampened the exuberance down to commonly accepted etiquette-her presence and a look. The kids were a treat-obviously feeling like they were big stuff, walking into a "fine" restaurant like they own it-which they do. The place was packed-30 minute wait to be seated. All kinds of people just doing the Casino thing. I swiped my Senior card and got my November $5.00 and promptly gave it back to the Casino. It was fun while it lasted. Perhaps I should bank it from now on. It is more than some of my savings accounts are paying in interest. Saw Veronica and her niece who were waiting to dine also. The niece is a knockout! Veronica said she is encouraging her to try out for modeling. She has the looks but that is a hard life. Very impressive young lady who stuck her hand out for a shake.

If I can get the RightSource Pharmacy logistics worked out, it is going to be well worth the trouble. I looked at my account online. What I was paying retail for my prescriptions ($243.00 per month) will just cost the premium-$29.90 per month.

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