Back to Nature

I finally went to Kerrville-Schreiner Park today (2 miles from my house) and got a year's pass for $25. Sat by the Guadalupe River and just looked at pollywogs and butterflies and let the breeze wash over me. I felt so much better!  I've been craving wildlife and have had the heebie jeebies living in this development.

When I went to CVS Pharmacy to put my photos on a disc, the nice clerks explained that we're living in a "senior community" (they didn't say that, they said "old"!) but that the rest of the area is not like that. Thank goodness! When John gets back we'll explore the out-lying areas. I see on the map there are many little communities in the hills but this is something we can explore together.

Everywhere I've gone, people are willing to talk, whether there are people waiting in line or not. Texans are extremely patient. I kept saying, "Do you want to help the next customer?"

The fellow behind me, on crutches, wanted to warn me against a certain building contractor. I explained that we'll never build another house but he still wanted to tell me his story. Then he went on to tell me about his cancer, how he has no pelvis on the right side. The doctors said he'd never walk again, but here he is!  He talked about 20 minutes. I started inching out to the parking lot, where we talked so more.

Here's another view of the park, a part of the river where people can fish.

Across the highway is the rest of the park with 7 miles of trails, camp grounds, a pool (open in summer only) etc. I can't wait to spend time there, with or without Walter. I asked if they include any arts at their summer camp, told them what I do, and left my card.+

For now I'm acquainting myself with town. Tomorrow I'm volunteering at the library (sorting books) and Thursday there's a Chamber Mixer.

I must find friends and I must find work!