11/13/2014

We have begun to lose track of our days. Only our events keep us from completely forgetting the time. Of course we are aware of the changing seasons due to the temperature and weather but the premature frosty breath betrays the autumn: especially here in southern Texas. Our journey began in scorching heat but somehow, without the gradual transition that is fall, we jumped to icy cold.

We thank our stars for the last minute rally from Susan, Mario, and the Hampton Inn Uvalde. The warm room sheltered us from frosty temperatures. I took advantage of the complimentary hot chocolate and cookies more than once. After a couple weeks without a hot bubbly tub, my body was ragged. I drew a bath of salts and sports rub alcohol and jumped in without hesitation...

11/11/2014

Over the past few days, the landscape continued to evolve as did the wildlife. I caught a crew of antelope grazing. They had strong bodies like stallions and they ran very fast. I tried my best to get a shot of them with my camera but when I pulled my phone out of the case, they had already taken cover behind some trees in the distance. I could see their antlers but in the photograph the horns just blended in with the vegetation. These creatures reminded me of a book that was awaiting my approval. From that moment on, my body was on the road but my mind was on the Papa Didos Universe.

The first children’s book I put out was called “The Tenth Floor”. It has always held a special place in my heart but as of recently, the relevance of what I wrote seeped into this adventure...

11/9/2014

The taste of cold pizza in the morning is common to college kids. I suppose it provides a fast boost of calories. I thought cold pizza was a thing of my past but when this morning rolled around I thought it was best to consume yesterday’s leftovers. We take nothing for granted and we try not to waste anything that gives us energy.

Just like in college, there are lessons to be learned on the road. On today’s run I passed so many animals that had been hit by cars and I wondered, were the creatures ignorant about crossing the dangerous road? Porcupines, javalinas, raccoons, deer, and armadillos were all victims of the speeding steel machines. I could smell the putrid rotting flesh any time I approached another casualty. They helped me pick up the pace every time.

Half way thro...