Just Wandering

We watched American Idol last night and it's very early in the game.  They are still doing the city-by-city auditions.  One young man with long blonde hair wearing a red shirt stood out among the others.  He is homeless.  He is homeless by choice.  By his own words, he was a rebellious young man and chose to leave his family behind because he didn't want to listen.  So he took to the road with his guitar, a sleep mat and some sort of covering.  He goes from town to town playing and singing and people throw money into his open guitar case.  At night he sleeps outside of town on the ground.

If he makes enough money, he buys a bus ticket. Otherwise, he usually hitchhikes.  He ties all of his belongings to himself with string at night so that if someone comes along and tries to take what he has, he at least has a warning and can possibly stave off the robbery.

He misses his family and home and he says that he's planning a trip there too.  But he stays no more than 3-4 days in any place.

He did get the golden ticket to Hollywood, but I'm just not sure that with his nomadic tendencies, he'd be able to stay in a hotel, be part of a group effort, and even practice basic hygiene.  The one judge said he was pretty ripe.  He may not even be aware of it, because when people are out on the road, they get used to the smell and just don't think anything of it.  But other contestants will!!  And they will be very judgmental.

He just looks like a lost soul who could use some help.  The golden ticket might bring him recognition but it might not be the kind he wishes for.

Well, we did go to the mall and I got sheets.  They are wonderfully comfortable and not slippery either.  They were "on sale," but that didn't mean so much.  I just glad that I don't have to buy them that often. 

My neighbor likes silk pajamas and she had gift cards so she got four pairs.  She was going home to pitch her old ones and was happy as a clam.  We had a very good time and it was good to be out and about.  We walked for an hour before we shopped, so that was good too.

Today we are off to see my sister in Westlake.  It should be a good day.  The weather will be crisp but not frigid and there should be no snow. 

Hope you have a good day today.  Five months to strawberries!!

Take care, Karen