Simply, Lesa

Through my `bedroom` window! Morning yall

Recently a group of us redecorated my van. Shes way more comfortable, easier to clean and brighter!  I took these pictures just after loading up for a trip....my water jug and pump sits in the passenger seat foot well.  The tiny bread pan sink hangs on a side door and drains into a gray water bladder hidden below. Donna even made me a Vantucket sign.

My friend Busdriver Dave was telling me about his friends visit with him while he has been in Yuma.  The brought a tiny dog and often wanted to go running around town. Of course since its getting warmer now, okay hot during the daytime, they were concerned about leaving thier lovable pooch in the camper, a van or in the car while they were shopping or having dinner...what to do?   Good ole Dave found The Wagon Wheel they will take care of poochie for a couple hours, a day or two or longer if neccesary. What a great idea...so I told him I would share the info with you all.

Theres nothing as wonderful as sleeping in freshly washed clean sheets and bedding.  What a treat - or luxury to gift ourselves. Especially after the 'funk' of being sick with a nasty cold.  Wanting to rid my teeny home of germs as well...and being in Yuma...I went down to The Nicest Laundry Mat in the US.  and Im not the only one who thinks so ask truckers and full time rvers. 

Simply incredible what folkks can do in the desert.... todays travels were relatively uneventful...well except a coughing spell while driving past a cattle yard. Less than two hours drive from the pond another adventure awaits

Another beautiful day.

At least for me...it has been for years.  Oh yeah, sometimes I forget though I remember and pick it up again.  I think I started this tradition when I was working long hours and feeling neglected by my former boyfriend.  I wanted to be pampered and to feel sexy and feminine instead of always taking care of others.  I remembered about loving yourself first and started to set aside 'hump day', as Wednesday is loving called in the world of work, as the night to pamper myself. Long soaks in the bath by candlelight with jazz playing and maybe a glass of wine or sparling cider depending on the year.  Sometimes manicures or pedicures, or deep conditioning my hair....or an extra walk to a special place. Anyway, its still a good idea and i still remember to do something special for me on Wednesdays....so in my Van, and on my budget...i cant soak in a hot tub of water so I do have to be creative.   Recently it occured to me that I was missing being touched (ya ...

Well my heart,and the rest of me, just stopped.  I saw my first, in the wild, rattlesnake....and he or she who knows was about 5 feet long.  I tried to yell BIG SNAKE... but I have larangytus! Go figure! 

My good friend Christopher Gorton shared this on Google Plus last week.  Although I havent been able to listen to the song due to poor wifi signals, I like the lyrics.  I hope you have a safe and restfilled day today as you end your week.  I certainly intend to. http://holyspiritactivism.wordpress.com/2014/01/30/new-song-god-is-a-crimin al/ The picture is of the songs author Simply, Lesa

Yesterday, I awoke feeling rested enough from my cold to take care of some unfinished business.  A good meditative drive (to me thats one without the radio playing) was in order, so I informed my travel buddies and Hit the Road Jack... Business taken care of  in Lake Havasu City and an extra errand finalized, I slowed to a stop at a traffic light and though holding the brake pedal down normally, it began to sink toward the floor...weird I thought and looked around to see an auto garage nearby.  Safety being of the utmost importance, I drove in and asked if they had time to check Vantucket's braking system out.  After an extensive check and test drives the shop couldnt reproduce the event and sent me on my way with the advice that though nothing is really wrong, its possible that my master cylinder is starting to wear out.  I will be keeping a watch for that as I save up to have that job done asap. Time really flew by after the repair shop visit and nightfall w...

Tonight at Fortuna Pond, I walked and enjoyed both my neighbors and the sunset.... Im kinda surprised how nice a picture my tiny old android phone takes... Simply, Lesa PS  oh, I nearly forgot, I feel better too!  Thanks to egg drop soup and friends.

Omgosh....I nearly bought this camper recently.  I fell in love with this syle when I first learned of them a year ago.... you can stand up in it. You can tow it with ANYthing. It has a living area - banquette, an indoor outdoor 3 burner stove, a sink, a porta potty cabnet....a KING sized bed. And i just turned it down....omgosh So its a Starcraft Meteor pop up and let your eyes be not deceived....it has only one bed so it has a great banquette w windows. Its light weight and easy to tow. Its easy to put up with a crank handle and only one side to fold out...I have to say its a thing of cuteness .... If anyone in my Simply, Lesa-land IS interested. Please send me a message and i will put you in touch with the guy who has it.  I understand it has a working fridge n small appliances too....i guess hes upgrading.

So I've been in bed with a cold for two days now.  This morning, though, I feel better. Sitting up and playing on the internet with the windows open to the view of Fortuna Pond.  I can see the ducks (or coots) swimming along, fish jumping some early fisherman working on the catch for dinner.  Our resident stork visits each morning and is a wonder to watch as he kind of lumbers along on those long legs...  This location is wonderful for many reasons, and its not so wonderful some days or sometimes.  First, it is a beautiful pond, very close to the town of Yuma, Arizona. Shopping is handy with a full Mall, Thrift stores, and 3 (yes three) WalMarts.  In the foothills there is more shopping with a Fry's and a new 99cent Only, a grocery discount store and many 5gal for 50 cents water stands.  Fortuna Pond, though not really well known, is small location on BLM land and has a 14 day stay limit.  Occasionally the location is FULL with big rigs and genera...

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I recently had help to redecorate and improve my Tiny Home on wheels...(soon I will show you)  and as odd as it might seem, I had been feeling as though my everyday needs were not met.  It was difficult to identify what was off, because, honestly my home is beautiful, neat, basically clean (okay, depending on the day or the clutter of the moment) but geez what did I have to complain about?  I have a nice bedroom, now with solar on the roof, I have basically unlimited power to keep the cell phone and tablet charged, to run a 12 volt light at night or in the wee early morning hours.  I have lovely picture windows with shades to open and watch a lovely sunrize while lounging in my pajamas.... What was the problem?  and what do I do to find the answer?  So as I've done for years - I just prayed about it - give the problem up and then patiently wait for the answer.  Of course I daily added to those prayers with new understanding as I give it up again each ...

Recently, I was asked how I dehydrate my fruits, veggies and raw-style crackers and pizza crusts.  I was a raw foodist for a few years and learned many tricks.  Due to some other health issues developing after 3 1/2 years on that diet, getting hypothermia on a wet 40 degree F night on a hillside village in Costa Rica, learning about my major and multiple food allergies and intolerances that result in asthma attacks, as well as a nasty bout of IBS (chrones disease runs in my family - my daughter has it - yuk).  I am no longer 99-100% raw.  I do eat very close to nature - and aim at very healthy food choices including wild foods, fresh picked and carefully prepared fruits and veggies as often as I can get them.  I often eat more of a vegan diet although I have been known to eat both meat and eggs on occasion.  To heal up the nastiest of IBS symptoms I reverted to a diet of lamb and bone broths, rice, bananas with chia seeds and apple sauce.  Now that I c...

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