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Leaving for Minneapolis...one more time
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| (Tuesday, 10 April 2012) Written by Administrator |
| I’m all packed and ready to head back to the Midwest…it’s been an emotional time getting ready for this trip. I’m not use to travelling without mom taking care of my cats and my usual “goodbye” lunch with mom. I’m not sure what to expect from this trip…I’m hoping for some healing, some amends, some closure, some hope and faith. Above all a connectedness to all who I have known and those who have gone and the shape that our lives have taken because our lives passed and touched each other. I am first flying to Minneapolis where I will reconnect with some of the best friends of my life. I couldn’t help today but reflect on my first time going to Minneapolis. I was born and raised in Los Angeles and... (5423 more chars) |
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The journey into the past....begins.
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| (Sunday, 08 April 2012) Written by Administrator |
| Journey into the past…. This marks my first Easter without mom…as difficult as it could have been it wasn’t too bad. It also kicks off my “Journey into the past…” vacation. In Easter’s passed I usually made a typical Polish Easter dinner. Even though mom, dad, or the rest of my family is not around…I was still able to carry on the tradition with my new family…namely Howard. I cooked all my traditional Polish dishes that I usually make and even added two new dishes Matzo ball soup and Miriam’s Red Cabbage to the menu to honor Passover. I’m entering into a new era…a new phase..and a new chapter in my life. A new chapter which I am very excited about and happy and feel that... (5668 more chars) |
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Redding Highlights
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| (Thursday, 15 March 2012) Written by Keith Rhoades |
| This was our last day of our trip. I decided last night that since I got so much accomplished having a rental car I would keep it until we had to leave and head back to Sacramento. Today my adventure was to Redding and the Turtle Bay Exploration Park along the Sacramento River. Turtle Bay Exploration Park is a museum complex that interprets the relationship between humans and nature. The attractions include a botanical garden, a natural history and science museum, a "camp" for nature, history and science education programs, the Sundial Bridge and seasonal animal programs. My first stop was the Sundial Bridge and a walk across the bridge to the banks of the Sacramento River. The Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay crosses the Sacramento River in the heart of Redding, Calif... (4865 more chars) |
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Shasta County, California
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| (Wednesday, 14 March 2012) Written by Keith Rhoades |
| After a good night rest we woke up and had a hearty breakfast included with the hotel. The primary reason for this trip was Howard had work in Redding and I tagged along and was going to explore Shasta County. On his way to work he dropped me off at the car rental place where I rented a car. My intent was to rent it for the day….but the weather was so bad and I got so accustomed to having “wheels” I decided to keep it an extra day. This allowed me a lot more freedom to explore around and in a faster manner. My original plan was to go biking but due to the inclement weather, I switched plans to a rental car which proved to be much better. After acquiring the car I headed west out of Redding to Shasta Historical State Park which I didn’t re... (8774 more chars) |
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