The Bag Lady

https://godoggocafe.com/2022/01/18/tuesday-writing-prompt-challenge-january-18-2021/

“Let’s go to Mexico” he said, “it’ll be fun” he said! Of course it has always beckoned me and living so close to the border I thought, why not?

We packed for a day trip and the brand new Explorer was gassed up, had snacks and water, because, well you know what they say—you never drink the water.

All the warnings about what you should drink and not, eat and not and how not to ask for directions in English. We planned it all, had our English Spanish dictionary handy and off we set.

The morning sun was brutal and after crossing into Mexico the desert was unforgiving. We were headed to a small town and about a hundred miles in when the engine overheated. Both of us were incredulous since this was a brand new SUV and we didn’t expect or prepare for any problems. We did think ahead enough to get a AAA membership but the cel service was not available in the area where we were stranded.

The engine finally cooled off draining our water supply and left us unprepared for a cold desert evening. No blankets or warm provisions needed, because we decided we’d be home that night.

Luckily a patrol car spotted us and the officers spoke English. We were towed back to the border and cel service restored but spent the night at a motel . If and when there’s another outing, we hope to be better prepared.

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https://lindaghill.com/2022/01/19/one-liner-wednesday-jusjojan-the-19th-2022-voice-to-text/?like_actor=158419803&like_hmac=38a46eed52616588c8e12038b5698217&postid=15922&like=1&source=sub_email

PUEBLO, Colo. — If you’re passing through Pueblo you can check out, or rather check-in, to a piece of history. The Coronado Motel is now in the National Register of Historic Places.

The Coronado Motel, built in the 1940s, earned recognition for its historical role during the Jim Crow Era.

Originally called The Coronado Lodge, the motel was listed in the Negro Traveler’s Green Book. The book was a guide for lodging, businesses, drug stores and even homes open to people of color during the segregation era. 

“The Green Book was the guide that a lot of African Americans used to find out where they could safely stay and eat and visit as they traveled across the country,” said Koehler.

“In Colorado especially you would just see houses listed and they would have rooms available for blacks to stay in. There were not really motels or lodges listed,” said Koehler.

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“I know Joe, you think I look great already, have an hourglass figure and shouldn’t worry about my bum, but frankly I feel like I’m losing it!”

“Losing what? You look as gorgeous as the day we met!”

“Losing firmness, so I’ve decided to cycle to work everyday to tighten my callipygian area.”

“Calliope—What? Honey you look so sassy in those jeans tonight! Whatever you’re wanting to tighten, can I help?”

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https://lindaghill.com/2022/01/18/daily-prompt-jusjojan-the-18th-2022/

https://fivedotoh.com/2022/01/18/fowc-with-fandango-sassy/

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I just watched a good show on STARZ network titled “Long Weekend”. It’s a quiet little movie with an interesting concept.

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I never have to look far for joy in my life. A snap, a text, email or a phone call and better yet a visit from my family is all it takes. As a matter of fact not even that, as this morning I looked around my new apartment and thought I am living the good life. I am so grateful, which is a different type of joy.

https://lindaghill.com/2022/01/17/daily-prompt-jusjojan-the-17th-2022/

It seemed as if the huge rock was shaking it’s fist as it loomed out from the cloud bay. Possibly it was a further warning that we had trespassed. Voiceless speak we heard, “no room here for your careless lives. The circle of noisy ravens spoke a story you already ignored. This is the mighty west, you will not blend in. You may slide on our snowy slopes with those scrawny pieces of wood, but we mountains are not impressed. We have been here forever and any machinations to destroy us will not prevail.”

https://sundaywhirl.wordpress.com/2022/01/16/wordle-536/#like-2544