ON THE ROAD AGAIN
Hi there!
My last entry was back in April before I arrived in Vermont for the summer. I kinda wish I'd written throughout the summer because so many beautiful things happened during my time there, but that's how it goes.
Maybe I can recap a bit.😏
I was in Vermont from the end of April until October 1st. I'm heading toward the western U.S. currently, but became temporarily waylaid after only 2 days into the trip. More about that in the next post..
I was able to spend some really special times with my grandchildren this summer. Those are by far some of my favorite memories. Seeing and being with my children and their children was just wonderful.
I've loved hanging out and reconnecting with old friends and making new ones.
The welcoming and supportive nature of my friends Susan and Bill, who allowed me to stay on their property again throughout the summer, gave me a safe and beautiful place to come home to each day. I cannot say thank you enough for that.
I was also able to acquire a small motorcycle (2007 Honda Rebel 250) thanks to some help from a friend, that I could use for transportation for the summer. Luckily I also have wonderful friends, Cheryl, Lisa, Dawn, from whom I could borrow a car to get equipment to a weekly music gig. Phew! There's always so much to be thankful for.
I didn't do much exploring around the state, because I filled my schedule with things that kept me nearby most of the time. One thing I knew I had to do was make money to save up to leave again for the winter. I worked part time for Lamoille Community House in Morrisville, did some recovery coaching and other contract work for North Central Vermont Recovery Center in Morrisville, and played the Wednesday evening music at The Bistro at Ten Acres in Stowe each week. They were all good and rewarding experiences in their own ways.
I also started this little business making wooden drink coasters specific to Stowe, VT, and they're currently selling at Stowe Kitchen, Bath &Linens. I have more thoughts on expanding it. I've also been recording music with recording producer/engineer Kristina Stykos in Chelsea. Its been a different experience for me in comparison some in the past, and I'm enjoying the artistic process of it. The songs will be found on my website www.capizzimusic.com - eventually.
SO, after wrapping up the things I would be discontinuing, and saying the difficult goodbyes to everyone, I started out on my second traveling journey with my RV named Aretha and our new addition, Little Rebel...
