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Being the child of over the road truck drivers I never knew any town as home. We moved often as my parents followed work.

My most fond memories are of a time we spent in the high desert of California. The winner was mild & the scenery picturesque. We lived in a trailer on a half acre of dirt where I was taught the importance of cutting back the weeds to save the house and out buildings from wild fires. At 13 I learned to drive on that half acre. Learned to follow arbitrary laws as we put up makeshift stop signs & other road sings & detours.

One morning, walking my way to catch the bus to school, I snapped a picture of a jack rabbit hiding in the brush. It was well framed between some low cactus & a joshua tree. I'll never forget that scene; the sun just breaking the horizon & me, oblivious to the hazards all around.

Tonight, so many years later that I hardly remember the boy who took that picture, I hear the rabbits rustling in the shrubbery in front of my suburban home & I am swept back.

I've never had a home town. But that desert memory brings me solace.

edit: I can't spell good.

Being the child of over the road truck drivers I never knew any town as home. We moved often as my parents followed work. My most fond memories are of a time we spent in the high desert of California. The winner was mild & the scenery picturesque. We lived in a trailer on a half acre of dirt where I was taught the importance of cutting back the weeds to save the house and out buildings from wild fires. At 13 I learned to drive on that half acre. Learned to follow arbitrary laws as we put up makeshift stop signs & other road sings & detours. One morning, walking my way to catch the bus to school, I snapped a picture of a jack rabbit hiding in the brush. It was well framed between some low cactus & a joshua tree. I'll never forget that scene; the sun just breaking the horizon & me, oblivious to the hazards all around. Tonight, so many years later that I hardly remember the boy who took that picture, I hear the rabbits rustling in the shrubbery in front of my suburban home & I am swept back. I've never had a home town. But that desert memory brings me solace. edit: I can't spell good.

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That makes me think of fierflys in my childhood. Im reminded of running around in what can be described as a cloud of stars dancing in a field. Its funny how somethings can just take you back like that.

Also welcome

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I appreciate the welcome. I've been lurking for a while, just getting the feel of this place. I find it... less scripted than than the alternatives. Somewhere that reflection might be welcome.

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For sure. Diversity of opinion. Freedom of speech. All that good stuff.

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I suppose this is where I offer the obligatory kikeyMcNiggerFuck, but I've found that the Irish take offense to such nomenclature so I'll let it lay.

Maybe I'll get motivated to post more. I'm just torn between not wanting to be known & wanting a place to to be accepted.