I grew up on Joni and she really saved my life in some very "troubled
child" times.
I am here listening to NRH, loving it and happy to be alive. Wanted to
share with you all something I wrote a while back. (I usually lurk)
Wishing you and yours a warm and happy holiday, Barbara
The Decision
Composed on September 7, 2001
Today it was 83 degrees with a sunny clear blue sky. My friend Dave's
Harley Davidson was ready to transport us on a beautiful day trip to the
original site of 'Woodstock' over in Bethel, New York about 30 minutes from
my house. With it being an Friday afternoon in September we had little
competition for the road from other vehicles. We took back roads over to
Yasgur's Farm. The day was as idyllic as the hopes and dreams of the
Woodstock generation which made history at the location over three decades
ago.
We then traveled down a picturesque Rt. 97 which winds high above the banks
of the Delaware River. I later find out that this stretch of road is used
in more car commercials than any other road because of it's curvaceous
beauty. We stopped at the Milford Diner in Milford, PA for dinner .
After our meal we turned our sites back home. It was just after 5pm and
you could feel fall on it's way through a chill in the mountain air. Upon
arriving home, I shared the doggie bag leftovers with my dog and best buddy,
Jacqie. She is pleased with her good fortune on this evening.
Jacqie and I decide to make it an early evening. The Cat Thirston opts to
sleep on the back deck which is nestled in the trees overlooking 8 wooded
acres of active wildlife. I take my mail and the newspaper to the bedroom
to review before I get sleepy.
The crickets are in full voice outside and dusk has settled into darkness.
I'm getting sleepy. It's time to say goodnight and bring a close to my
first day after deciding to change my residence from a small cramped
apt. in NYC to my home in Northeast Pennsylvania. After such a beautiful
day, I feel hopeful towards the future and that I'm off to a good start!
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